Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburbanHBCU
Known for business — close-knit campus
Livingstone College is a private institution in Salisbury with particular strength in business and computer science.
A small campus of 798 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,600 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,662.
Established
1879
Motto
A Call To Commitment. Taking Livingstone College to the next level
Mascot
The Blue Bear
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Campus Visits
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74%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
798Students
13:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$32,600Earnings 10yr
$15,662Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate74.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$18,296
Room & Board$6,794
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$28,227
Average Net Price$15,662
Median Debt at Graduation$31,125
Monthly Payment (10yr)$330
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,621
$30–48K$11,018
$48–75K$16,327
$75–110K$15,544
$110K+$20,006
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$15,662
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$26,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (25)
Student Body
Undergrads
798
Gender Split
41% / 59%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
84%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 89%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate27.1%
Freshman Retention77.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$24,024
8 Years$28,272
10 Years$32,600
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$24,400
Men
$27,500
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
95Average
Estimated from NC state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
37 mi(64 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
104 mi(180 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
258 mi(447 min)