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Livingstone College
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
17%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 14
Average SAT Composite: 854
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
839
Total Number of Undergrads
839
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Bears
School Colors
blue and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Charlotte
Washington
Greensboro
Durham
Atlanta
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
28%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$26,100
What Students Are Saying
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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