by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Livingstone College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Livingstone College measures up.
Livingstone College is ranked #934 out of 2,000 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within North Carolina, it ranks #81 of 124 for value.
Among the majors Livingstone College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | #242 of 492 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #256 of 425 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #368 of 638 |
| Health & Physical Education | #414 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #429 of 783 |
| Business Administration / Management | #668 of 1,232 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #668 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #680 of 1,251 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #788 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed Livingstone College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Livingstone College is ranked #113 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #81 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Livingstone College financial aid page to be sure.
Livingstone College is ranked #934 out of 2,000 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Livingstone College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Livingstone College costs about $13,776. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,103 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,311 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,479 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,776 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,103 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Livingstone College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Livingstone College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Livingstone College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,244 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,103 | #934 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,244 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,103 | #81 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,916 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Livingstone College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,621 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,018 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,327 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,544 |
| Over $110K | $20,006 |
About 98% of Livingstone College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,693 per year. Get more details on the Livingstone College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Livingstone College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.