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Brevard College

Brevard, North Carolina 28712

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division III

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate39.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1064

Reading & Writing
440620
Math
430600

ACT Score Range

Composite
1626

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

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
10 Years$43,545

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Brevard College was named for Ephraim Brevard, a teacher and one of the local leaders that produced the Mecklenburg Resolves/Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence in 1775.
  • In fall of 1934, Brevard College was established after five Weaver faculty and 30 Weaver students moved to the new location as part of an opening that included 24 faculty and 394 students.
  • The Brevard College Stone Fence and Gate was erected by the Works Progress Administration in 1936-1937 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte101 mi
ATL Atlanta147 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham226 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA797 mi · ~23h 1m drive
New York, NY607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Hartford, CT706 mi · ~20h 24m drive
Providence, RI761 mi · ~21h 59m drive
Albany, NY703 mi · ~20h 19m drive
Syracuse, NY644 mi · ~18h 36m drive
Rochester, NY612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY567 mi · ~16h 23m drive
Philadelphia, PA527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Pittsburgh, PA389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Harrisburg, PA472 mi · ~13h 38m drive
Newark, NJ601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Washington, DC403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Baltimore, MD438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Atlanta, GA140 mi · ~4h 3m drive
Charlotte, NC106 mi · ~3h 4m drive
Raleigh, NC233 mi · ~6h 44m drive
Miami, FL672 mi · ~19h 25m drive
Orlando, FL470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Tampa, FL504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Nashville, TN236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
New Orleans, LA562 mi · ~16h 14m drive
Richmond, VA335 mi · ~9h 41m drive
Chicago, IL530 mi · ~15h 19m drive
Detroit, MI490 mi · ~14h 9m drive
Minneapolis, MN872 mi · ~25h 11m drive
St. Louis, MO474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Kansas City, MO704 mi · ~20h 20m drive
Indianapolis, IN365 mi · ~10h 33m drive
Columbus, OH327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Cleveland, OH436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Milwaukee, WI606 mi · ~17h 30m drive
Dallas, TX823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Houston, TX827 mi · ~23h 53m drive
Austin, TX936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
San Antonio, TX1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA2010 mi · ~58h 4m drive
San Francisco, CA2195 mi · ~63h 25m drive
San Diego, CA1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
Seattle, WA2193 mi · ~63h 21m drive
Portland, OR2194 mi · ~63h 23m drive
Denver, CO1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive
Phoenix, AZ1673 mi · ~48h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1625 mi · ~46h 57m drive
Honolulu, HI4568 mi · ~131h 58m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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