Brevard College

One Brevard College Drive
Brevard, NC 28712
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Brevard College is a private college in Brevard, North Carolina, United States. The college grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degrees.

School Highlights

Brevard College serves 782 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Private-state tuition: $26,170
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Brevard College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Brevard College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
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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 decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The Brevard College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
782 students
2,579 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
760 students
766 students
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# Part-Time Students
22 students
1,813 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Brevard College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
757 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
738 students
766 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
22 students
22 students
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North Carolina All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
3 students
3 students
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North Carolina All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
717 students
717 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
7%
13%
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% Black
12%
21%
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% White
65%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
7%
3%
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% Non Resident races
6%
1%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3581%
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$27,500
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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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$11,865
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,846
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Acceptance Rate
45%
82%
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SAT Reading
470
470
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SAT Math
490
495
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ACT Composite
20
20
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ACT English
20
19
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ACT Math
19
19
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Source: 2024 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Private-state tuition: $26,170
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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