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Students attend Brevard in Brevard, North Carolina, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is proud of its United Methodist status. Brevard is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Brevard is known for its programs in mathematics, music, fine arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 392. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 397 and 618. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Brevard maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 597 students at Brevard (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Brevard offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Brevard offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Brevard College
400 North Broad Street
Brevard, NC 28712
General Phone: (828) 883-8292
Admissions Phone: (828) 884-8300
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 884-8287
http://www.brevard.edu
Brevard awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 25 | interdisciplinary studies, English language and literature, history, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management |
| Music | 14 | music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 6 | health service and sciences |
| Science | 5 | ecology, biological and physical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Brevard in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 107 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Brevard had a total enrollment of 597 students (582 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 51% |
| South Carolina | 13% |
| Georgia | 7% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Brevard offers campus housing for 506 of its 582 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Brevard, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 590 | 435 | 74% | 148 | 34% |
| Men | 293 | 216 | 74% | 77 | 36% |
| Women | 297 | 219 | 74% | 71 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 392 | 627 |
| SAT Math | 397 | 618 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (828) 884-8300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,590 |
| Room and board | $ 5,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Brevard participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 884-8287
Brevard has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $50,190 | 5 | $54,490 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $37,650 | 9 | $34,772 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $36,115 | 8 | $33,013 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $40,714 | 23 | $37,746 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 61 | 147 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| Track | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 44 | 71 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brevard Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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