School Highlights
Brevard College serves 782 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Private-state tuition: $26,170
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Brevard College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 226 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Brevard College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
226 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Brevard College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The Brevard College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
782 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
760 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
757 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
738 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
22 students
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
3 students
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
717 students
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
12%
21%
% White
65%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
6%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3581%
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $26,170 is more than the state average of $19,438. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$26,170
$19,438
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
45%
82%
SAT Reading
470
470
SAT Math
490
495
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
20
19
ACT Math
19
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brevard College cost?
Brevard College's private state tuition is approximately $26,170.
What is the acceptance rate of Brevard College?
The acceptance rate of Brevard College is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 82%. Brevard College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in North Carolina with low acceptance rates.
What is Brevard College's ranking?
Brevard College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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The nearest community college to Brevard College is Blue Ridge Community College (20.7 miles away)
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