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Brevard College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range965 to 1155

ACT Range16 to 26

Average GPA3.07

Acceptance Rate42.2%

At Brevard, test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant. With admission around 42%, aiming for the top of the middle range, about a 1155 SAT or 26 ACT, can strengthen your application and give admissions more evidence that you can handle the coursework.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Brevard College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Brevard College is a small undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 823 students in a small-town setting. Brevard has a freshman retention rate of 62% and a 6-year graduation rate of 49%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1, reflecting a compact academic community. Its admissions policy is test-optional.

Location

Brevard, NC

Undergrad Enrollment823

Freshman Retention62%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate49%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Brevard?

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Key Brevard College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Since Brevard is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore. With no Early Decision or Early Action deadline, aim to have any fall retake scores ready for Brevard’s Regular Decision timeline.

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What you'll actually pay

Brevard is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $32,280, and 81% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$32,280

Room and Board$14,500

Average Merit Award$8,748

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid81%

Average Aid Package$20,009

Average Debt at Grad$28,511

Brevard College’s listed cost of attendance is about $46,780, including $32,280 in tuition and fees and $14,500 for room and board. About 81% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $20,009. Merit awards average $8,748, which can help reduce the sticker price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $28,511.