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Students attend Livingstone in Salisbury, North Carolina, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is proud of its African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church status. Livingstone is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Livingstone is known for its programs in business and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 310. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 320 and 420. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Livingstone maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 895 students at Livingstone (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
Livingstone has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Livingstone offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Livingstone offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Livingstone College
701 W Monroe St
Salisbury, NC 28144
General Phone: (704) 216-6000
Admissions Phone: (704) 216-6001
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 216-6069
http://www.livingstone.edu
Livingstone awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 36 | business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | sociology, political science, history, English |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Livingstone in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 16 |
Livingstone is a historically black college.
In 2005, Livingstone had a total enrollment of 895 students (876 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 93% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 39% |
| Virginia | 12% |
| New York | 8% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Livingstone offers campus housing for 670 of its 876 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,587 | 1,464 | 92% | 180 | 12% |
| Men | 696 | 632 | 91% | 117 | 19% |
| Women | 880 | 832 | 95% | 63 | 8% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 310 | 410 |
| SAT Math | 320 | 420 |
| ACT Verbal | 9 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 |
| ACT Composite | 12 | 17 |
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 | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 27% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 216-6001
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,174 |
| Room and board | $ 5,641 |
| Room charge | $ 2,501 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Livingstone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 216-6069
Livingstone has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $65,667 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $61,833 | 5 | $58,200 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $46,013 | 6 | $51,126 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $39,904 | 15 | $39,781 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $36,416 | 5 | $29,800 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $42,504 | 27 | $40,638 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 46 | 131 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Basketball | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Track | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Livingstone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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