More selective than 84% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Brevard College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Brevard College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Brevard College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 620 |
| SAT math | 430 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 870 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Brevard College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 42% | 440–620 | 430–600 | 16–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 40% | 440–620 | 430–600 | 16–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Brevard College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Brevard College has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | 30% | 78% | $14,906 |
| 7 | Saint Augustine's University | 34% | 25% | $24,313 |
| 8 | Carolina University | 40% | 22% | $20,828 |
| 9 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 42% | 85% | $17,303 |
| 10 | Brevard College | 42% | 49% | $23,509 |
| 11 | Johnson C Smith University | 45% | 34% | $20,894 |
| 12 | North Carolina A & T State University | 50% | 57% | $10,846 |
| 13 | Bennett College | 51% | 25% | $28,299 |
| 14 | Manna University | 53% | 80% | $15,210 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Brevard College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Brevard College admissions questions
What is the Brevard College acceptance rate?
Brevard College accepts 42% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,020 of 2,582 applicants were admitted.
Does Brevard College require the SAT or ACT?
Brevard College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Brevard College?
The middle 50% of Brevard College enrolled first-year students scored 870–1220 on the SAT and 16–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Brevard College?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (239 of 1,020).
Is Brevard College getting harder to get into?
Brevard College accepted 42% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 40% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Brevard College overview