Resources › For Students and Parents Brevard College Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Print Brevard College. -ted / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on April 22, 2018 Brevard College Admissions Overview: With an acceptance rate of 42%, Brevard College is a somewhat selective school. Brevard is test-optional, meaning that students can choose whether or not to submit scores from the SAT or ACT. Test scores are not required, but if a student's scores are good or above average, it can be a good supplement to his/her application. Brevard does not require letters of recommendation, an application fee, or an essay/personal statement. Interested students should check out the school's website, and are free to contact the admissions office with any questions they might have. A campus visit is not required, but always encouraged. Admissions Data (2016): Brevard College Acceptance Rate: 42% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: - / - SAT Math: - / - SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean ACT Composite: - / - ACT English: - / - ACT Math: - / - What these ACT numbers mean Brevard College Description: Founded in 1853, Brevard College is a four-year, private college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is located on 120-acres in the mountains of Brevard, North Carolina. BC supports about 650 students with a student/faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The college offers a range of majors and three types of four-year degrees: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science. BC also has an Honors Program for students seeking additional academic challenges. Brevard College students stay busy outside of the classroom through participation in intramural sports and over 30 student clubs and organizations including the Brevard College Paddling Club, the Brevard College Disc Golf Association, and the Sesquipedalian Literary Society. As for intercollegiate athletics, BC has 18 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division II South Atlantic Conference (SAC) with teams for men’s and women’s golf, cycling, cross country, and many more. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 704 (all undergraduate)Gender Breakdown: 56% Male / 44% Female98% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $27,790 Books: $1,000 (why so much?) Room and Board: $9,994 Other Expenses: $2,000 Total Cost: $40,784 Brevard College Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 77%Average Amount of AidGrants: $17,994Loans: $6,464 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, English, Exercise Science, Integrated Studies, Wilderness Leadership, Music, Parks and Recreation Studies, Psychology, Environmental Science Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 49%Transfer-out Rate: 47%4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%6-Year Graduation Rate: 46% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Basketball, Lacrosse, GolfWomen's Sports: Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, Track and Field, Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Brevard College, You May Also Like These Schools: For those interested in a small school affiliated with the Methodist Church, other options include Alaska Pacific University, Greensboro College, Cornell College, Pfeiffer University, and Millsaps College. Other private colleges in the Carolinas that’re similar to Brevard include Warren Wilson College, Lees-McRae College, Barton College, Converse College, and St Andrews University. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Brevard College Admissions." ThoughtCo, Aug. 25, 2020, thoughtco.com/brevard-college-admissions-787358. Grove, Allen. (2020, August 25). Brevard College Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/brevard-college-admissions-787358 Grove, Allen. "Brevard College Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/brevard-college-admissions-787358 (accessed March 19, 2024). copy citation