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Livingstone College
About 59 in 100 applicants get into Livingstone College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Livingstone College occupies suburban Salisbury, NC — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. The school maintains its African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Social Work, where graduates median $46,945 four years out. Faculty pay averages $68,784 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 924 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Livingstone College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 59.3% who got into Livingstone College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Livingstone College received 4,748 applications and admitted 3,518 (74.1%), with 269 enrolling.
How Livingstone College compares
| Livingstone College | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 59.3% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,296 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $32,600 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Livingstone College's median earnings are $32,600 — below the North Carolina benchmark of $45,873. Weigh that against the $18,296 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Livingstone College lists tuition at $18,296 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Livingstone College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $18,296 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 924 undergraduates, Livingstone College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Livingstone College students — 28.2% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Livingstone College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Social Work | $46,945 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,765 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $41,458 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,328 |
| Biology, General | $40,017 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,155 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,015 |
Median earnings for these 7 Livingstone College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $32,600 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional Livingstone College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Livingstone College?
Livingstone College doesn't look at test scores; its 59.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Livingstone College's acceptance rate?
74.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,518 admitted from 4,748 applicants.
How much does Livingstone College cost?
At Livingstone College, published tuition is $18,296 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Livingstone College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Livingstone College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $32,600 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Louisburg College — 55.8% admitted
- Johnson C Smith University — 45.2% admitted
- North Carolina A & T State University — 49.9% admitted
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh — 41.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.