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Livingstone College

Livingstone College

Salisbury, NC · Suburb · 924 students
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$13,479
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
26%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$32,600
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
59%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1879 and affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Livingstone College is a private historically Black institution in Salisbury, North Carolina, recognized for strong programs in business administration, social work, biology, and criminal justice. The college sets itself apart through its Holistic Learning Campus model and specialized training at its dedicated Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Center, both designed to build career readiness and leadership skills. Campus culture is anchored in a tight-knit, faith-informed HBCU community where students actively participate in Greek life, service initiatives, and Blue Bears NCAA Division II athletics.

Wikipedia:Livingstone College is a private historically black Christian college in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Livingstone College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's degrees.

Location
Salisbury, NC, 28144 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
96 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$18,296
Housing & food (on campus)$6,794
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$28,305
Average net price$13,479
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$18,296
Housing & food (on campus)$6,794
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$28,305
Average net price$13,479
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,860
$30–48k
$14,056
$48–75k
$11,028
$75–110k
$14,558
$110k+
$16,018
Grants from the school
77% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $10,226
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
26%
Within 4 yrs
18%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 27.3% · others: 37.5% 
8 yrs after starting
24% graduated · 24% transferred · 52% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$24,024
10 yrs after entry$32,600
Debt
Median at graduation$31,125
Monthly payment$330
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$29.5k
90th percentile$44,755
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
59%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
14
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 47.3% · women 66.5% 
Yield: 8.6% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 58%Women 42%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
82%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$20,000
Independent
11%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (NC)
39.7%
Out of state
53.9%
International
6.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 36 · CT 18 · SC 15 · CA 14 · MD 14

Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
1%
Black
87%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$24,024
After 10 yrs
$32,600
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness21
Business Administration, Management and Operations21
Criminal Justice and Corrections14
Computer and Information Sciences, General10
Psychology, General10
Biology, General8
Social Work6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4
Religion/Religious Studies3
Mathematics2
Political Science and Government2
Sociology2
Hospitality Administration/Management2
History2
English Language and Literature, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
77%
Faculty salary
$5,732/mo
Teaching spend
$8,418
per student
Federal loans
78%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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