- 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 402 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,678
- Acceptance Rate: 56%
- Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- 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 10 teachers has declined by 91% over five years.
Louisburg College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
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
Year Founded
1787
Total Faculty
10 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Louisburg College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Louisburg College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
402 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
399 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
402 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
399 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
1,522 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
722 students
719 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
71%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$27,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $16,678 is less than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,678
$19,438
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,865
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,536
$5,846
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
56%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
780
986
SAT Reading
385
488
SAT Math
395
498
ACT Total Avg.
29
34
ACT English
13
16
ACT Math
16
18
Source: 2025 (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 56%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
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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