Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Tuition fees are 35,600 USD per year.

This programme prepares students for careers in law, public service, and graduate study through focused study of American, Western, and world history. Students engage with historical events, analyze primary sources, and develop research and writing skills. The curriculum includes survey courses, historical methods, and upper-level topics such as the Civil War, World War II, and the Holocaust. Hands-on experience is gained through internships and travel courses.

The programme requires 120 credit hours, including survey courses in American and world history, a course in historical methods, a substantial research paper, and one year of a modern foreign language. Internships are strongly encouraged.

Graduates enter careers in education, law, public policy, nonprofit leadership, museum and archival work, journalism, and cultural resource management.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application are required. No specific GPA or test scores are mentioned.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. In-Person, Full-Time. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.