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Livingstone College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,065
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 51%
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Salisbury, North Carolina, Livingstone College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Livingstone College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Livingstone College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Livingstone College is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Livingstone College is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Livingstone College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

51.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,296

Cost of attendance at Livingstone College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,296

Cost of attendance at Livingstone College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Livingstone College received on average $13,042 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,042
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 180 86% $5,616 $1,010,868
Other Federal Grant 183 88% $5,865 $1,073,270
State Grant/Scholarships 110 53% $5,123 $563,504
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 152 73% $5,964 $906,476
Total Grant & Scholarships 195 93% $13,042 $2,543,250

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Livingstone College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Livingstone College students is 23.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.2%.

23.0%

  • African American 23.3% 78 students
  • unknown 20.8% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
  • Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Livingstone College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Livingstone College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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