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

SAT Range800 to 960

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate59.3%

Livingstone is test-optional, but with an acceptance rate near 59%, a solid score can still help you stand out rather than just meet the baseline. Aim for the upper end of its SAT range, around 960 or higher, and pair that with grades that show you can stay on track once enrolled.

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

Livingstone College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Livingstone College is a small suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 925. Livingstone has a freshman retention rate of 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 28%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Salisbury, NC

Undergrad Enrollment925

Freshman Retention71%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio14:1

Graduation Rate28%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Livingstone 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

May 15

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

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Livingstone, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus the fall of senior year for retakes. Since Livingstone does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, plan for your last fall retake to be the one that will report before its Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Livingstone’s tuition and fees are $18,297, and 91% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $13,468, which can help lower the amount families pay. Submit the FAFSA by the May 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$18,297

Room and Board$6,794

Average Merit Award$13,468

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid91%

Average Aid Package$13,837

Average Debt at Grad$34,710

Livingstone College’s listed cost of attendance is about $25,091 for tuition, fees, room, and board. Aid is common, with 91% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $13,837. Merit awards average $13,468, which can make the billed price much lower for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $34,710.