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Summary
Livingstone College is a private institution that was founded in 1879. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,140, its setting is city, and the campus size is 45 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Livingstone College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $15,708 (2012-13).
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Livingstone College, a private, historically black institution, represents the tradition of excellent liberal arts and religious education programs secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction. The College's most distinctive feature is its history of self-reliance and perseverance. Connected to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Livingstone College was founded in 1879 to meet the needs of African Americans who were denied access to educational opportunities. Today, the College provides an environment in which students from all ethnic backgrounds can develop their potential for leadership and service to society. A private college with public responsibilities, Livingstone College also provides an environment suitable for learning and promotes Judeo-Christian values with respect for the global community. The College accomplishes its mission by pursuing the following goals: 1) To provide academic excellence in all programs by diverse courses of study appropriate to undergraduate education. 2) To provide effective teaching by faculty with strong academic preparation, who nurture students in and out of the classroom. 3) To create academic options that prepare students to pursue careers, graduate and professional studies, and life-long learning as needed for a changing social and technological world. 4) To assist students and faculty in their pursuit of scholarly and creative endeavors. 5) To create opportunities for practical application of knowledge through internships, cooperative education, experiential learning, and community service. 6) To create opportunities for students to develop a fuller knowledge and appreciation of African-American heritage, to increase their awareness and appreciation of other cultures, and to prepare them to become well-adjusted individuals in a global society. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1879 |
| Religious affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $1,534,413 |
Applying
When applying to Livingstone College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 31. The application fee at Livingstone College is $25. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 50.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 50.2% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Livingstone College is 17:1, and the school has 54.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Livingstone College include: Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Business Administration and Management, General; Social Work; Psychology, General; and Sociology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 52.2 percent.
Student Life
Livingstone College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,140, with a gender distribution of 53.0 percent male students and 47.0 percent female students. Livingstone College is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Livingstone College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Livingstone College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Livingstone College, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Livingstone College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 50% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Livingstone College, 98.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $9,557.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $15,708 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,342 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
