Livingstone College
Salisbury, North Carolina · Private · HBCU
Livingstone College admitted 74% of 4,748 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 24% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Livingstone College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Livingstone College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,390 a year. After grants, students paid $15,162 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Livingstone College’s acceptance rate?
Livingstone College admitted 74% of applicants: 3,518 of 4,748 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Livingstone College’s application deadline?
Livingstone College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Livingstone College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Livingstone College have supplemental essays?
No. Livingstone College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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