Livingstone College Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Livingstone College is 51.3%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Livingstone College and can you get accepted?

Livingstone College is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,955 out of the 3,811 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 91 percent (SAT 810/988 ACT 13/15). Livingstone College typically accepts and attracts "C+" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Livingstone College?

51% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Livingstone College you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 2.64 or better
• Earn C+ grades in high school
• Score 900 on the SAT
• Score 14 on the ACT
• Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into Livingstone College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Livingstone College are to have around a 2.64 high school GPA. You can get into Livingstone College with below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Livingstone College accepts 51% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Livingstone College is 2.64 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn C+ letter grades and regularly score around 77-79 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #52 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.6 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 2.64 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Livingstone College is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Livingstone College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Livingstone College is 900 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 810-988. Students who get into Livingstone College score in the top 89 percent of all SAT test takers..  Livingstone College ranks #41 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 900 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Livingstone College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 810 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 810, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 720, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 21 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 899, you have around a 51% chance of being admitted. A 988 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 66% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Livingstone College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Livingstone College is 14, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 13 and 15.  The school ranks #43 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 14. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 13 and score in the score in the top 93 percent nationally.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Livingstone College.

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Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Livingstone College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 14 score has around 51% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 66% with a 15 ACT score.

High School Class Rank

85% of Livingstone College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Livingstone College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Livingstone College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Livingstone College is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.64 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 900 will further improve your application. If you can get a 988 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 14 on the ACT places you in a strong position.