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Livingstone College
  • 4 Year
  • SALISBURY, NC

Report Card

grade C minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C minus
  2. Value
    grade C minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B minus
  4. Campus
    grade D minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade D+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Livingstone is a private, Christian college located in Salisbury, North Carolina in the Greensboro Area. As a historically black college, Livingstone has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 838 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Livingstone acceptance rate is 69%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 28% of students, Livingstone alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $19,800.

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701 W MONROE ST
SALISBURY, NC 28144
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Livingstone College Rankings

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Livingstone Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
770-930
ACT Range
13-16
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$16,016 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,374 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
63%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 38 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 45 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 45 responses

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Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
838 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
7
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
84%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 27 responses
  • Everyone speacks to everyone.
    48%
  • Known stranger
    26%
  • Everybody is so detached
    11%
  • Unique
    7%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • Stupid
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 53 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 61 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Small
    45%
  • Different
    17%
  • Exciting
    10%
  • Lovely
    10%
  • All of the above
    7%
  • Disgustingly dangerous
    7%
  • Underrated
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$23,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
28%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 23 responses

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