C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Brevard College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Brevard, North Carolina 28712
Brevard College campus, Brevard, NC
Brevard College campus, Brevard, NC. Photo: Tarkell, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 39%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
D
36/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

787
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Brevard College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,545
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,401
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
48.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,060
Average SAT
40.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 19th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Brevard College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30,761$57,660-16%#877 of 1176#759$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$39,000$51,834-6%#441 of 660#341$25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$41,193-25%#589 of 610#570—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$26,605————$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Brevard College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $470,807
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,976/mo — vs ~$1,208/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29635 (3.9% cap, Cleveland)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $29,400 $29,400
Room $10,870
Board $2,530
Total Cost (On-Campus) $47,650 $47,650

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
67%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

787
Total Students
38%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 8%
Black 14%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 97%
Hybrid (Some Online) 2%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Brevard College?
Brevard College has an acceptance rate of 40%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Brevard College?
Tuition at Brevard College is $29,400 for in-state students and $29,400 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Brevard College?
The graduation rate at Brevard College is 39%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Brevard College a good school?
Brevard College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Brevard College?
Brevard College has a total enrollment of 787 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology