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Livingstone College Admission Requirements

Salisbury, North Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Livingstone College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

63.8%
Admission Difficulty for Livingstone College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Livingstone College is 63.8%.  Its admission rate is the 19th lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Livingstone College and can you get accepted?

Livingstone College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,598 out of the 4,074 who applied were admitted.

Livingstone College typically accepts and attracts "C+" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Livingstone College?

64% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Livingstone College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.64 or better
  • Earn C+ grades in high school
  • Score 880 on the SAT
  • Score 17 on the ACT

Livingstone College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.64*

Typical High School Grades 

C+

What GPA do you need to get into Livingstone College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Livingstone College are to have around a 2.64 high school GPA. You can get into Livingstone College with below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Livingstone College accepts 64% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Livingstone College is 2.64 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C+ letter grades and regularly score around 77-79 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #54 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Livingstone College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.6 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 2.64 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Livingstone College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Livingstone College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 17% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

800-960

Applicants Submitting SAT 

17%
SAT Scores for Livingstone College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 400
Math 25th Percentile 400
Composite 25th Percentile 800
SAT Scores for Livingstone College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 500
Math 75th Percentile 460
Composite 75th Percentile 960
Average SAT Score 880

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Livingstone College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Livingstone College is 880 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 800-960. Students who get into Livingstone College score in the top 91 percent of all SAT test takers..  Livingstone College ranks #47 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 880 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Livingstone College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 800 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 800, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 720, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Livingstone College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 880, you have around a 64% chance of being admitted. A 960 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 77% chance of getting in.

Livingstone College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
960 and Above Good >77%
880 to 960 Avg + 64%-77%
800 to 880 Avg - 48%-64%
720 to 800 Reach 33%-48%
Less than 720 Low <33%
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Livingstone College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

14-21 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Livingstone College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 13
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 14
ACT Scores for Livingstone College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 16
Math 75th Percentile 20
Composite 75th Percentile 21
Average ACT Score 17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Livingstone College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Livingstone College is 17, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 14 and 21.  The school ranks #44 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 17. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 14 and score in the score in the top 87 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 10.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Livingstone College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Livingstone College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Livingstone College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 17 score has around 64% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 79% with a 21 ACT score.

Livingstone College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
21 and Above Good >79%
17 to 21 Avg + 64%-79%
14 to 17 Avg - 51%-64%
11 to 14 Reach 37%-51%
Less than 11 Low <37%
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High School Class Rank

85% of Livingstone College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Livingstone College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 0.3%
Top 25% of class 3.03%
Top 50% of class 15%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Livingstone College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,369 1,682 4,074
Accepted 1,530 1,068 2,598
Acceptance Rate 65% 63% 64%
Enrolled 65 152 217
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 4% 14% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Livingstone College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Livingstone College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Livingstone College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Livingstone College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Livingstone College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.64 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 880 on the SAT and 17 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198862 IPEDS survey data for Livingstone College.

Last updated February 24, 2024