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Overview
Originally founded as a minister training school in 1879, Livingstone College is a Christian institution in central North Carolina and an Historically Black College and University. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Livingstone grants bachelor’s degrees in 22 fields of study with a focus on Judeo-Christian values. As a Christian college, Livingstone holds Sunday worship services on campus. For students interested in media studies, the Livingstone campus hosts student-run radio station WLJZ.
Acceptance Rate:
64%
Average Net Price:
$18,006
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.3
Average ACT Composite
14
Average SAT Composite
854
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $18,296 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,296 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $6,794 |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
51%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
83%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,500
83%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,853
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,015
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
42%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5648
85%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,853
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,164,957
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$664,066
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
79%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,601
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$334
Students receiving federal loans
79%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,561
Average Other Loans Per Year
$7,055
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
4074
Students Applied
35%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
57
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 14
Average SAT Composite: 854
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
839
Total Number of Undergrads
839
0
100
18%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
28%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
23
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
39%
Student Organizations
50
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
78%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Bears
School Colors
blue and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Total Male Athletes
126
Total Female Athletes
68
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Livingstone College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$26,100
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Washington
Greensboro
Durham
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Livingstone College
Wells Fargo
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Walmart
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Community & Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,250
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$334
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingNot only educationally but attending Livingstone College has taught me a lot about college and life in general.
Nichelle from Charlotte, NC
Livingstone College is a great HBCU for students who were underachievers in high school. Livingstone also is a great college to play boys/girls basketball for. Last, Livingstone College will give you an great college experience.
Sean from Alexandria, VA
livingstone college has a student-friendly campus environment with great staff and professors willing to assist all students to achieve their academic goals.
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