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About Livingstone College

hbcusmall class sizesbusiness and premed focusprivate liberal artssalisbury nc

Livingstone College is a private liberal arts college in Salisbury, NC, known for its hbcu, small class sizes, and business and premed focus. With an acceptance rate of 64%, Livingstone College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 217 students each year. Livingstone College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 800–960, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Livingstone College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,598 per year; the sticker price of $28,390 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Livingstone College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

64%
Overall Accept Rate
880
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 800 – 960 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Livingstone College

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Essay Strategy
Livingstone College is an HBCU rooted in AME Zion Church traditions and a mission of community uplift, so use your essays to show how your personal goals connect to service, leadership, and giving back to your community.
Demonstrated Interest
Livingstone's admissions office values students who show genuine interest in the campus, so reach out directly to your admissions counselor, attend a virtual information session, or visit the Salisbury campus to make your name familiar before decisions are made.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Livingstone College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$28k/yr$13.9k
30k-48k~$28k/yr$14.1k
48k-75k~$28k/yr$11.0k
75k-110k~$28k/yr$14.6k
110k+~$28k/yr$16.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

27%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$24k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
914
Undergrad Enrollment
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