Barclay College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Barclay’s admissions odds are moderate, but the bigger signal is student persistence, with a 52% freshman retention rate and 3% six-year graduation rate. Because Barclay is test-optional, you do not have to submit scores, but a strong SAT or ACT can still strengthen your application if testing is one of your advantages.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Barclay College facts and stats
Barclay College is a small rural institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 170 students. Barclay has a freshman retention rate of 52% and a 6-year graduation rate of 3%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.
Haviland, KS

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Key Barclay College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
September 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 18
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Barclay, aim to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for retakes if a stronger score would help, since Barclay’s September 1 Regular Decision deadline means fall senior-year retakes are unlikely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Barclay is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $23,990, with 81% of students receiving aid and an average merit award of $17,000. Submit the FAFSA by the March 18 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Barclay College’s listed cost of attendance is about $34,390, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Aid is common, with 81% of students receiving assistance and an average merit award of $17,000. This can substantially reduce the amount families pay out of pocket. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $19,926.
Student life at Barclay College
78% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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