School Highlights
Brevard College serves 780 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Private-state tuition: $26,170
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Brevard College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Brevard College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
226 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Brevard College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Brevard College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
780 students
1,993 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
753 students
644 students
# Part-Time Students
27 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
704 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
743 students
644 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
10 students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
27 students
1,404 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
717 students
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
13%
19%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
67%
54%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3863%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3226%
0.5387%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $26,170 is more than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$26,170
$19,438
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
45%
82%
SAT Reading
470
470
SAT Math
490
495
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
20
19
ACT Math
19
19
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brevard College cost?
Brevard College's private state tuition is approximately $26,170.
What is the acceptance rate of Brevard College?
The acceptance rate of Brevard College is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 82%. Brevard College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What is Brevard College's ranking?
Brevard College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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