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Livingstone College

#226 in US ranking Salisbury, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,268
Tuition & fees
$18,297
Avg. aid
$14,693
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59%
Avg. SAT
899
Avg. ACT
14

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
Median salary
$27,744
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Livingstone College?

For 2024-25, Livingstone College reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $15,917 and required fees of $2,379, for $18,296 in tuition and fees. The reported tuition and fee amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates.

  • Tuition and required fees: $18,297.
  • Typical annual room and board: $6,794.
  • Reported books and supplies: $402.

Adding those reported charges produces $25,492 before transportation, personal expenses and any other costs applicable to a student. That sum is a limited comparison figure, not the college's complete cost-of-attendance budget. Students living off campus will have different housing costs, and a current aid offer may use different budget estimates.

Published charges also differ from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid. The reported average net price for students from families with annual income of $48,001-$75,000 was $11,028; averages for other income groups differed. About 99% of students in the reported aid measure received financial aid, while 78% had student loans. Aid receipt therefore should not be confused with a grant that covers the entire bill. A student's financial-aid offer is the better basis for comparing what they may have to pay or borrow.

What are the work-study opportunities at Livingstone College?

Eligible Livingstone College students may be able to combine financial aid with part-time work, including Federal Work-Study where it appears in their aid offer. Work-Study is a federal student-aid program: eligibility depends on financial need and available funding, and an award is not the same as a job assignment or money paid upfront toward a bill.

Students seeking Work-Study should complete the FAFSA, review their award notice and ask the financial-aid office how to find and apply for eligible positions. Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility and funding rules. Applicants should likewise keep internships distinct from paid student employment; the college does not report an institution-wide internship requirement.

For longer-term career planning, reported career-center services include individual and group counseling, career-interest testing, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, job fairs and employer recruitment. Students can also seek help connecting with alumni. These are opportunities for support and job searching, not verified employment outcomes.

Livingstone College Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$18,297
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$18,297
Tuition
$15,917
Fees
$2,380
Room and board
$6,794
Books and supplies
$402

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$28,268
Tuition & fees
$18,297
Housing, food, books & other
$9,971

99% of undergraduates receive aid, $14,693 on average

Livingstone College Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$8,794
Off campus, not with family
$6,691
Off campus, with family
$2,000

Livingstone College Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$13,860
$30,001–48,000
$14,056
$48,001–75,000
$11,028
$75,001–110,000
$14,558
Over $110,000
$16,018

Livingstone College Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$3,262

Typical board charge for academic year

$3,532

Total dormitory capacity

877

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Livingstone College Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$14,693

All

$15,485

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
99%

Livingstone College Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
82%
Students with federal loans
78%
Median debt at completion
$31,000

Livingstone College Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$11,219

Graduate average amount

$2,865

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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