Livingstone College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Salisbury, North Carolina with 924 undergraduates. It admits 59% of applicants, costs an average of $10,838 a year after grants and graduates 20% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Livingstone College acceptance rate and admissions
Livingstone College admitted 59% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Livingstone College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Livingstone College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Livingstone College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $18,296 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $6,794 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,268 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $10,838 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,838 a year after grants and scholarships, $17,430 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Livingstone College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Livingstone College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 20% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $38,502 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $31,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 81% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Livingstone College majors and what graduates earn
Livingstone College awarded bachelor's degrees in 16 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from social work ($46,945).
All 16 majors at Livingstone College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work | 5 | $32,448 | $46,945 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 17 | $16,260 | $41,765 | $28,750 |
| Computer and information sciences | 5 | n/a | $41,458 | n/a |
| Business administration | 21 | $23,907 | $40,328 | $32,500 |
| Biology | 11 | $31,190 | $40,017 | n/a |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 3 | n/a | $38,155 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 10 | $25,949 | $35,015 | n/a |
| Psychology | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Livingstone College
1 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 1 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Livingstone College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 924 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 42% women, 58% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Livingstone College?
Livingstone College admitted 59% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Livingstone College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $18,296. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,838 a year in 2024-25.
Is Livingstone College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Livingstone College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Livingstone College?
20% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Livingstone College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $38,502 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.