Livingstone College
Livingstone College is a private university in Salisbury, North Carolina, enrolling about 924 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 59.25% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,600 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $18,296
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,479 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.25% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 924 98.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.19%
- Average ACT Score: 14
Livingstone College: what the data shows
Common questions about Livingstone College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Livingstone College?
Livingstone College is located in Salisbury, NC (ZIP 28144).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Livingstone College public or private?
Livingstone College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Livingstone College cost?
Published tuition: $18,296.
Average net price after aid: $13,479.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,860 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,056 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,028 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,558 |
| $110,001+ | $16,018 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $73,184.
How hard is it to get into Livingstone College?
Admission rate: 59.25%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 14.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Livingstone College?
Total enrollment: 924 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Livingstone College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.19%.
First-year retention: 70.6%.
What do graduates of Livingstone College earn?
Median earnings: $24,024 six years after entry; $32,600 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $31,125.
82.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Livingstone College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (100 completions)
- CIP 520201 (32 completions)
- CIP 310504 (17 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (11 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (10 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5 completions)
- General Psychology (5 completions)
- Social Work (5 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (3 completions)
- Sociology (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Livingstone College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.25%; completion rate 28.19%; median earnings $32,600 at 10 years; net price $13,479. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$18,296
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Livingstone College was $18,296.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,479
2024 Value
In 2024 Livingstone College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,479.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,916 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,479 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$73,184 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Livingstone College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
82.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Livingstone College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Livingstone College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,024 | $16,024 | $15,680 |
| 2014 | $16,825 | $16,825 | $15,936 |
| 2015 | $17,244 | $17,244 | $16,495 |
| 2016 | $17,764 | $17,764 | $17,849 |
| 2017 | $17,763 | $17,763 | $17,367 |
| 2018 | $18,296 | $18,296 | $17,222 |
| 2019 | $18,296 | $18,296 | $18,006 |
| 2020 | $18,296 | $18,296 | $17,593 |
| 2021 | $18,296 | $18,296 | $15,440 |
| 2022 | $18,296 | $18,296 | $16,087 |
| 2023 | $18,296 | $18,296 | $15,662 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59.25% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 14
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Livingstone College in 2024 is 924 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.55% 100% Completion Time
28.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.55% of students graduating from Livingstone College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Livingstone College.
Return on Investment
$31,125 Median Student Debt
$32,600 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
95.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
504.64% Return on Investment
9.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Livingstone College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 32 completions
CIP 31.0504: 17 completions
General Biological Sciences: 11 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 10 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 5 completions
General Psychology: 5 completions
Social Work: 5 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 3 completions
Sociology: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 100 completions
Most popular programs at Livingstone College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Livingstone College graduates.
About
Livingstone College is a private non-profit institution located in Salisbury, NC, offering 16 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 924 students. The admission rate is 59.25%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 14. The institution maintains a 28.19% graduation rate. Approximately 82.12% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Salisbury, NC 28144
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.19% graduation rate at Livingstone College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Livingstone College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $18,296 and average net price is $13,479 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Livingstone College?
The admission rate is 59.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Livingstone College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Livingstone College reports midpoint ACT about 14.
What do graduates of Livingstone College earn?
Median earnings are $24,024 six years after entry and $32,600 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Livingstone College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Livingstone College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,125.
How big is Livingstone College?
Total enrollment is about 924 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Livingstone College public or private?
Livingstone College is a private nonprofit institution located in Salisbury, NC.
Is Livingstone College an HBCU?
Yes. Livingstone College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Livingstone College a tribal college?
No. Livingstone College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Livingstone College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Livingstone College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.5%).
Is Livingstone College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Livingstone College: African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.