Livingstone College
Salisbury, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 890
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 51.3%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.2% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 42.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 1.4%
Black: 90.0%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Black: 90.0%
Hispanic: 0.1%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,238
In-State tuition: $18,296Out-of-State tuition: $18,296
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,794 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $3,262 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $30,605 (2017)
Median Family Income: $20,000 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 75.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 90.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,125 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $330 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,583 |
| $30k-48k | $15,064 |
| $48k-75k | $18,270 |
| $75k-110k | $19,842 |
| $110k+ | $22,658 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 14%6-year graduation rate: 23%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,125 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $26,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 16.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 25.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 30.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 8.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 7.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $22,919 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $31,230 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 16 | $35,225 | $286 | $22,775 ($1,898) | $31,814 ($2,651) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $34,594 | $366 | $25,430 ($2,119) | $32,537 ($2,711) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $35,000 | $329 | $19,528 ($1,627) | $27,080 ($2,257) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 28 | $35,375 | $356 | $20,489 ($1,707) | $38,447 ($3,204) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $26,597 ($2,216) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 29 | $33,000 | $334 | $24,047 ($2,004) | $30,819 ($2,568) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,391Full time faculty: 95%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,335,445 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $6,202,923 (2022)