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Livingstone College was originally established in 1879 as the Zion Wesley Institute. It was founded by A.M.E. Zion ministers, and was initially located in Concord, North Carolina. This institute closed down in 1881, but was reopened in 1882 in Salisbury, North Carolina. In 1887, the school was given its current name, and the college presently occupies on a 272-acre campus.
Livingstone College awards Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees. Study programs are offered through the following academic divisions:
Livingstone College's athletics department sponsors teams in basketball, cross country, bowling, football, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Blue Bears, and participate in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II.
Students attend Livingstone in Salisbury, NC, 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 security and law enforcement.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 320. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 310 and 420.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 960 students at Livingstone (as of 2007-2008). 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 values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The school 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
http://www.livingstone.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | sociology, English, political science, history |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching, music teaching |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Livingstone in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 19 |
Livingstone is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Livingstone had a total enrollment of 960 students (981 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 51% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| Florida | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Livingstone offers campus housing for 979 of its 981 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,979 | 1,128 | 57% | 335 | 30% |
| Men | 908 | 558 | 61% | 219 | 39% |
| Women | 1,071 | 570 | 53% | 116 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 320 | 420 |
| SAT Math | 310 | 420 |
| SAT Writing | 300 | 400 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 16 |
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 | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
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 | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Livingstone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294200)
Livingstone has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $53,057 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $51,019 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $47,201 | 4 | $49,164 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $42,240 | 8 | $41,211 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,438 | 8 | $37,298 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $44,852 | 24 | $43,263 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 116 | 53 | 169 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Track | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 29 | 30 |
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
Elementary 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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Livingstone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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