Livingstone College
Livingstone College is a private, historically black college located in Salisbury, North Carolina. Founded in 1879 by ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Livingstone College was first known as Zion Wesley Institute, a learning institution whose main aim was to train ministers in the Cabarrus County town of Concord, North Carolina. After a brief period of existence, the institute had to close down and the ministers began the work of fundraising in an effort to reestablish it. In 1882, through a generous donation and an invitation to relocate by the Rowan County town of Salisbury, the school was re-opened and in 1887 was renamed Livingstone College in honor of the great Christian missionary, philanthropist and explorer, David Livingstone.
Livingstone College is accredited to grant the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Social Work. It has four academic divisions; namely, Division of Business, Division of Education and Social Work, Division of Liberal Arts and Division of Mathematics and Sciences. The college also has a Continuing Education program for non-traditional students who are not able to attend regular day classes. Degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, and Religious Studies can be pursued via evening and Saturday classes.
Cost of attendance for fulltime, commuting students is US$12,915 per year and for resident students, US$18,955. These costs include full-year tuition, mandatory fees and room and board for resident students. Part-time students pay tuition at a rate of US$526 per credit hour. Financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and student employment is extended to help students pay for their cost of attendance.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Livingstone College.
