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Brevard College

Brevard College

Brevard, NC · Town · 815 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains adjacent to Pisgah National Forest, Brevard College is a private liberal arts institution best known for its deeply immersive, hands-on experiential education pedagogy. The college’s standout academic offerings leverage this outdoor-classroom philosophy, most notably its nationally recognized Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (WLEE) program, alongside highly regarded majors in Environmental Studies, Criminal Justice, and Music. On campus, the student culture is tight-knit, collaborative, and outdoorsy, offering an intimate environment of fewer than 800 students who benefit from direct faculty mentorship and a vibrant NCAA Division III athletic program. What truly sets Brevard apart is this seamless integration of adventure and academics, ensuring every graduate gains real-world, field-based experience through mandatory internships or direct research.


Wikipedia:Brevard College is a private college in Brevard, North Carolina, United States. The college grants Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degrees.

Location
Brevard, NC, 28712 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
147 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,288
Avg net price
$23,509
Room & board
$14,500
Tuition
$32,280
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,294
$30–48k
$23,532
$48–75k
$21,304
$75–110k
$25,337
$110k+
$28,763
Admissions
Admit rate
42%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1060
Reading 440620
Math 430600
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Brevard College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
4-yr on-time completion
34%
1st-yr retention
62%
Transfer-out rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
50%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,401
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,545
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$22,375
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,250
Student Body
Men 62%Women 38%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
41%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$42,000
Independent students
7%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
8%
Black
16%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$34,401
10 years after entry
$43,545
Criminal Justice and Corrections28
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23
Biology, General11
Psychology, General11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General11
Outdoor Education10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9
Fine and Studio Arts8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft7
History7
Music4
English Language and Literature, General3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Mathematics2
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Institutional
Endowment
$37M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,053/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,755
Federal loan rate
69%

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