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Brevard College

Brevard, North Carolina 28712

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Brevard College is a private town institution in Brevard, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1064.

A small campus of 760 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,545 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,376.

Established
1853
Motto
Cognosce ut prosis
Mascot
Tornado
Type
Private college
Conference
NCAA Division III ranks
Division
Division III

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40%Acceptance
1064SAT Avg
760Students
11:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$43,545Earnings 10yr
$21,376Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Brevard College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1064

Reading & Writing
440620
Math
430600

ACT Score Range

Composite
1626

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

39.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1064

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,250
Room & Board$13,400
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$45,413
Average Net Price$21,376
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,493
$30–48K$18,803
$48–75K$21,716
$75–110K$24,695
$110K+$23,961

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,376

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
760
Gender Split
39% / 61%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 13%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.0%
Freshman Retention65.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,401
8 Years$40,128
10 Years$43,545

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$31,200
Men
$38,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from NC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
106 mi(184 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
140 mi(243 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
233 mi(404 min)

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