- For more than 220 years, Louisburg College has been preparing students for success, offering associate degrees in arts, sciences and business, and sending more than 92% of its graduates to four-year colleges and universities. As a two-year residential college, we focus on getting students ready for excellence at a four-year school offering baccalaureate degrees.
School Highlights
Louisburg College serves 437 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,678
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Louisburg College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Louisburg College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
117 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Louisburg College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Louisburg College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
437 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
426 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
11 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
437 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
426 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
722 students
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
60%
21%
% White
26%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6934%
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,678 is less than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,678
$19,438
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,536
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
82%
82%
SAT Total Avg.
780
986
SAT Reading
385
488
SAT Math
395
498
SAT Writing (Year 2007)
395
395
ACT Total Avg.
29
29
ACT Composite
15
22
ACT English
13
13
ACT Math
16
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Having evolved from three earlier institutions, Franklin Male Academy, Louisburg Female Academy, and Louisburg Female College, Louisburg College is the oldest chartered two-year, church-related, co-educational college in the nation. During the presidency of Arthur D. Mohn in the 1920s, Louisburg College experienced a period of building expansion. The West Wing of Main Building, the Pattie Julia Wright Dormitory, and the Franklin County Building were constructed. Unfortunately, a disastrous fire gutted Main Building and the new West Wing in 1928. Louisburg College has comprehensive transfer agreements with many public and private colleges and universities, including the 16 branches of the University of North Carolina system, that allow Louisburg College graduates to make a seamless transition upon entering four-year schools as full-fledged juniors. Our top five transfer schools are East Carolina University, North Carolina State University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington and Barton College. The faculty at Louisburg is dedicated to the success of every student. Teaching and advising - not research - are our professors primary responsibilities. Our dedicated faculty provide individual assistance, ensuring that each student is academically prepared to meet the requirements of major four-year colleges and universities. Louisburg College has a long tradition of excellence in athletic competition. Hurricane athletics play an integral part in college and campus life. Because Louisburg is a two-year college, our players have the added valuable opportunity to contribute and make a difference on their teams from the first pitch, dribble, or header.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Louisburg College cost?
Louisburg College's private state tuition is approximately $16,678.
What is the acceptance rate of Louisburg College?
The acceptance rate of Louisburg College is 82%, which is equal to the state average of 82%.
What is Louisburg College's ranking?
Louisburg College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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