Brevard College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Brevard College is a private research university in Brevard, North Carolina, enrolling about 815 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 42.16% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,545 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $32,280
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,509 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 42.16% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 815 99.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 29.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1060
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 855
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,582
- Room & Board: $14,500 annual estimate
Brevard College: what the data shows
Common questions about Brevard College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Brevard College?
Brevard College is located in Brevard, NC (ZIP 28712).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Brevard College public or private?
Brevard College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Brevard College cost?
Published tuition: $32,280.
Average net price after aid: $23,509.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,294 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,532 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,304 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,337 |
| $110,001+ | $28,763 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $129,120.
How hard is it to get into Brevard College?
Admission rate: 42.16%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1060.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Brevard College?
Total enrollment: 815 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 855 students.
Graduate enrollment: 54 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Brevard College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.84%.
First-year retention: 61.5%.
What do graduates of Brevard College earn?
Median earnings: $34,401 six years after entry; $43,545 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
40.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Brevard College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (39 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (24 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (17 completions)
- Environmental Studies (15 completions)
- Psychology, General (11 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (10 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (8 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (7 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Brevard College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 42.16%; completion rate 48.84%; median earnings $43,545 at 10 years; net price $23,509. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$32,280
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Brevard College was $32,280.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,509
2024 Value
In 2024 Brevard College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,509.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$94,036 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,509 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$129,120 4-Year Tuition
$14,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$47,780 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$191,120 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Brevard College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69.11% 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 Brevard 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 Brevard 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 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $19,166 |
| 2014 | $26,170 | $26,170 | $20,341 |
| 2015 | $26,980 | $26,980 | $17,672 |
| 2016 | $27,790 | $27,790 | $20,063 |
| 2017 | $28,640 | $28,640 | $20,328 |
| 2018 | $28,640 | $28,640 | $21,716 |
| 2019 | $30,250 | $30,250 | $22,933 |
| 2020 | $30,250 | $30,250 | $21,668 |
| 2021 | $30,250 | $30,250 | $18,596 |
| 2022 | $30,250 | $30,250 | $22,717 |
| 2023 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $21,376 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42.16% Acceptance Rate
2,582 Total Applicants
1,020 Students Admitted
239 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.43% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1060
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Brevard College reported total enrollment of about 815 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.2%), Black or African American (15.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). About 40.58% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Brevard College in 2024 is 815 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 855 students. Graduate enrollment is about 54 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.5%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 62.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.11% 100% Completion Time
48.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.11% of students graduating from Brevard College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 77% male / 23% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 79% male / 21% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 29% male / 71% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Brevard College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$43,545 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
363.07% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Brevard College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 39 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 24 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 17 completions
4. Environmental Studies: 15 completions
5. Psychology, General: 11 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 10 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 8 completions
8. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 8 completions
9. Health and Wellness, General: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Brevard College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Brevard College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Brevard College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,053
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,755
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Brevard College is a private non-profit institution located in Brevard, NC, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 815 students. Student body composition includes White (62.2%), Black or African American (15.7%), Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 42.16%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1060. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.84%. Approximately 40.58% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Brevard, NC 28712
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Brevard College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brevard College located?
Brevard College is located in Brevard, NC.
What is Brevard College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Brevard College is 42.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,582 applicants and 1,020 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Brevard College cost?
Reported tuition is $32,280 and average net price is $23,509 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Brevard College?
Brevard College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 855 students, White (62.2%), Black or African American (15.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Brevard College?
About 29.5% of students at Brevard College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Brevard College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Brevard College reports midpoint SAT about 1060.
What do graduates of Brevard College earn?
Median earnings are $34,401 six years after entry and $43,545 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Brevard College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Brevard College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Brevard College public or private?
Brevard College is a private nonprofit institution located in Brevard, NC.
Is Brevard College an HBCU?
No. Brevard College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Brevard College a tribal college?
No. Brevard College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
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.