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Livingstone College

Salisbury, NC · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Livingstone College campus
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Admission rate
59%
Accessible
Average net price
$10,838
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings
$38,502
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Livingstone College is a private nonprofit college in Salisbury, NC with 924 undergraduates. It admits 59% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $10,838 per year ($8,506 for families earning under $30,000). 20% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $38,502 ten years after enrolling.

HBCUprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
59%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
4,748
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,518
Fall 2023
Yield
8%
of admitted students enrolled

What Livingstone College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordNot considered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$28,268
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$18,296

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$8,506
  • $30–48k$12,493
  • $48–75k$13,803
  • $75–110k$15,434
  • $110k+$15,981

Get a personal estimate with Livingstone College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
20%
Freshman retention
71%
Median earnings
$38,502
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$31,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
924
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Receive Pell grants
49%
  • White2%
  • Hispanic1%
  • Black87%
  • Asian0%

Livingstone College FAQ

What is Livingstone College's acceptance rate?+

Livingstone College admits 59% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Livingstone College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Livingstone College?+

In Fall 2023, 4,748 students applied to Livingstone College and 3,518 were admitted; 269 enrolled.

Does Livingstone College consider legacy status?+

No. Livingstone College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Livingstone College require an essay?+

Livingstone College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Livingstone College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,268 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,838.

What is Livingstone College's graduation rate?+

20% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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