Livingstone College

Livingstone College is a private, historically black, Christian college located in Salisbury, NC. Admission is modestly competitive given its 42% acceptance rate. It is a small sized college with full-time enrollment of 1,197 students. 22% of graduates are awarded a Bachelor's degree in Business. Additional popular selections include Social Work and Youth Services, Biology, and Sport and Fitness Management, but there are 17 distinct majors to select from. Its computer science program is ranked #31 in North Carolina. Furthermore, Livingstone College places 7th in North Carolina according to our best historically Black colleges list. At sticker price, in-state tuition costs $17,381 a year, but for students from elsewhere, tuition goes for $19,210. Before you rule out applying because of the cost, you should know that 100% of Livingstone undergrads are awarded some financial aid. 23% of Livingstone College students end up completing their studies with a degree in hand, ready to start the next period in their lives: employment. The median alumnus earns a salary of $19,800 two years after commencement. After another four years working, the alumni's median earnings increases 18.2% to $23,400; however, that is still 41.6% short of the national median income for individuals. Those of you applying might like to be aware that it is required that you include your high school transcript when submitting your application. Secondly, 43% of first-time students continue their studies the next year. With respect to finances, be aware that if your household makes under $30k, you should pay $17,369 on tuition each year. Concerning demographics, the faculty is made up of 12% Asian-Americans and 13% of undergrads at Livingstone are from households with an annual income of $49k to $75k. When it comes to the student experience, there are 4 men's varsity sports offered, including all track combined, basketball, and golf. Finally, the average student graduates with $7,154 per year of debt and a touch over one out of four alumni default on their student debt.