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Brevard College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 757
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 45%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Brevard, North Carolina, Brevard College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Brevard College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Brevard College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Brevard College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Brevard College is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Brevard College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

44.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,250

Cost of attendance at Brevard College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,250

Cost of attendance at Brevard College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Brevard College received on average $21,744 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,744
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 112 50% $4,508 $504,881
Other Federal Grant 112 50% $4,655 $521,312
State Grant/Scholarships 88 39% $5,544 $487,870
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 226 100% $17,278 $3,904,909
Total Grant & Scholarships 226 100% $21,744 $4,914,091

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brevard College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brevard College students is 32.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.5%.

32.3%

  • African American 13.6% 6 students
  • white 38.7% 67 students
  • unknown 22.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 3 students
  • International Students 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football USA South Athletic Conference
  • Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Brevard College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brevard College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)