Brevard College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5851 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1618 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1532 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5531 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6179 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Undergraduates
- 821
- Graduates
- 54
- Male:Female Ratio
- 62:38
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- brevard.edu
Brevard College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Brevard College has an acceptance rate of 42% and is among the top 11% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Applicants | 2,699 | 1,579 | 1,109 |
| Admissions | 1,138 | 688 | 445 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 305 | 205 | 95 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
11 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
42 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 870
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Brevard College are 870-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
86 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Brevard College are 16-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 538 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 143 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 66 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 50 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (0.8%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Brevard College is $26,930 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,294 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,532 |
| $48-75K | $21,304 |
| $75-110K | $25,337 |
| $110K+ | $28,763 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,280 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,280 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,280 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $2,000 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,000 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 756 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,800 |
| Room charge | $11,250 |
| Meal charge | $3,250 |
Brevard College majors
Brevard College has granted 166 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 13 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Brevard College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 24 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Environmental Studies | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 6 | |
| Outdoor Education | 6 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 166 | 13 |
Brevard College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 41% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Brevard College has published 142 scientific papers with 3,740 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 | 13 |
| 1999 | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 | 4 | 15 |
| 2001 | 5 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 | 31 |
| 2003 | 8 | 32 |
| 2004 | 1 | 25 |
| 2005 | 2 | 56 |
| 2006 | 3 | 68 |
| 2007 | 2 | 74 |
| 2008 | 6 | 103 |
| 2009 | 11 | 124 |
| 2010 | 6 | 115 |
| 2011 | 21 | 185 |
| 2012 | 6 | 177 |
| 2013 | 8 | 192 |
| 2014 | 6 | 202 |
| 2015 | 0 | 221 |
| 2016 | 1 | 198 |
| 2017 | 3 | 204 |
| 2018 | 2 | 210 |
| 2019 | 1 | 227 |
| 2020 | 7 | 207 |
| 2021 | 8 | 210 |
| 2022 | 1 | 247 |
| 2023 | 1 | 210 |
| 2024 | 2 | 168 |
| 2025 | 2 | 131 |
Notable alumni
-
Bruce Bochy
- Occupations
- baseball managerbaseball player
- Biography
-
Bruce Douglas Bochy is an American baseball manager and former player. Bochy played as a catcher for the Houston Astros, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres. After retiring as a player, Bochy became first a minor league coach and later major league manager. He managed the Padres for 12 seasons (1995—2006), the San Francisco Giants for 13 seasons (2007—2019), and the Texas Rangers for 3 seasons (2023—2025). As manager, Bochy led the Padres to one World Series appearance (1998), the Giants to three World Series championships (2010, 2012, 2014), and the Rangers to the franchise's first World Series championship in his first season with the club (2023). He is one of three managers to win a World Series championship in both leagues. Bochy has the sixth most wins as a manager in MLB History and was the 11th manager to achieve 2,000 wins.
-
Gil Coan
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Gilbert Fitzgerald Coan was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and New York Giants. Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 180 lb (82 kg), he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. At his death he was the oldest living former New York Giants player.
General info
| Founded | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Cognosce ut prosis Learn in Order to Serve |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 219 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Brevard College Drive Brevard, North Carolina, 28712 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 8286410641 |