Livingstone College's published cost of attendance is $28,305. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $13,860, middle-income families pay around $11,028, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,018.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,305 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,296 |
| Room and Board | $6,794 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,826 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,479 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,860 |
| $30–48k | $14,056 |
| $48–75k | $11,028 |
| $75–110k | $14,558 |
| $110k+ | $16,018 |
Livingstone College's published cost of attendance is $28,305. Net price by income band varies across the student population: low-income families pay approximately $13,860, middle-income families pay around $11,028, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,018. Azimuth ranks Livingstone College #681 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Livingstone College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The college works with families to bridge the gap between sticker price and what students actually pay through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $31,125, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,088; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $37,280, median federal debt of $31,125 projects to a monthly payment of about $352 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Livingstone College earn median 4-year earnings of $37,280, placing Livingstone College in the 1.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,924 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Livingstone College in the 18.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Livingstone College #1436 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and applied professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 20 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,328, performing at 0.6x the national benchmark for the field. The Social Work program graduates 18 students earning $46,945, while Kinesiology with 17 graduates earns $41,765. These programs reflect Livingstone College's concentration in Business, which anchors the institution's earnings profile and connects graduates to stable career pathways in business, management, and related professional fields.
