Livingstone College Reviews
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Ta'Niqua from Greensboro, NC
12/04/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 1 of 19
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students Research the programs, majors, and activities before coming here. Make sure that you want to be in such a small environment.
Am enjoying being here This is campus is pretty small so everyone knows everyone. I come from an area where there are so many more people so I do not enjoy being here when it comes to socially pleasing myself.
Am learning a lot As far as the courses here, depending on your professor, you will have a very intellectually challenging task at hand.
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Anna from Forest City, NC
03/02/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 2 of 19
Categories Comments Will learn a lot i will be going here in the fall, as a freshmen. (:
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Nichelle from Charlotte, NC
12/21/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 19
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Although it is a HBCU Livingstone is a great school for all types of students.
Tips for prospective students College is what you make it and Livingstone is no different. You have to come in with a positive attitude and know that everything you do will help you in the long run.
Bang for the buck Tuition is about $22050.00 but books are included and the food isn't that bad either.
Am enjoying being here I love being on campus; but there is not that much to do out in the town. the campus is small so the class room sizes are pretty good at < 20 to 1.
Am learning a lot Not only educationally but attending Livingstone College has taught me a lot about college and life in general.
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Ei'Dena from Charlotte, NC
12/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 4 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus safety at Livingstone College is okay. We have campus police and campus security that are on campus 24/7. You can not get on campus without and ID.
Bang for the buck Livingstone College is very expenisve. To attend this school is almost $23,000 per year. Livingstone college is a private school and also a HBCU.
What to do for fun What to for fun are to get involved with extracurricular activities such as football, cheerleading, etc. Also getting involved with the student counsel team.
Food and Dining The food and dining at Livingstone College is not all that good. Breakfast sometimes is really good but other then that there aren't many options to choose from.
Dorm Life The dorm life at Livingstone College is moderate. There are not many resdiences halls on the campus. It all depends on your GPA on where you wanna live for the rest of your four years there while attending.
Academic Rigor The academic rigor at Livingstone College is very good the classes are easy and there is no reason for anyone to not do well. There motto is to succeed in everything you do.
Tips for prospective students My tips for prospective students that are going to attend or planning to attend Livingstone College is to get involved with the school. Getting involving with sports and other activities on the campus will take you so far at Livingstone.
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Khadija from Charlotte, NC
12/29/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 19
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Religion majors Education majors Psychology majors Music majors
Tips for prospective students Really look into the school before accepting and applying...
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Shalaya from Jersey City, NJ
01/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety What this school consider safe is driving around the campus at 10 mph and doing absolutely nothing. They only arrive if things get too out of hand which is not safe.
Greek Life The best of the greeks is the Kappa and the Alpha... they have the most parties and are very involved. The coolest of the greeks are the sigmas. They are sweethearts and very funny. The girl sorority arent as active as the boys nor so you see them very often.
Clubs and Activities There modeling teams on the yard, chess team, and many more to stay active.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The garden of hope and poets is very relaxing. Its a nice place to catch up on some studying and homework.
Bang for the buck Well we only pay 22500 for the academic year which is high in price but not so bad for a private institution.
What to do for fun Join alot of different groups because most organizations travel and have different shows. You need a car to get to many of the places but if you have one, you'll nbe fine
Food and Dining As of this semester, the food has been great now that the cafeteria is under new management.
Dorm Life Girls dorms are beautiful but the bathrooms are a little nasty. Boys dorms are a bit rough and tend to have numerous robberies.
Academic Rigor Ive had harder classes in high school. What you learn all depends on who your professor is.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you bring toilet tissue because it isnt provided. There has been many robbery in the boys dorm so make sure you come with a lock. Watch what you say on campuse because word spread fast around the campus even if it isnt true.
In three sentences livingstone is a nice small campus. The president of the school is very involved in everything the students do. Life at the stone is what you make it. IT can be your best or worse experience ever.
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Anonymous
02/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety livingstone college is located in a gated community. there is 24/7 security on campus. the campus is very secure/safe.
Greek Life the african american divine 8 are on campus conducting community service: alpha phi alpha, alpha kappa alpha, kappa alpha psi, omega, psi phi, zeta phi beta, phi beta sigma and sigma gamma rho.
Clubs and Activities student counsel, empowering scholars( students with challenges), miss livingstone, concert band and concert choir, data black processing organization (cis majors), ciaa week, homecoming week
Great for these types of students livingstone college is a great college for someone who wants to attend a small historically black college and university. the college is enriched with history and the classes are small.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus livingstone college has an all wide student meeting with the president of the college every wednesday from 11-12pm. most campus do not keep students aware of activities that are occurring around the campus.
What to do for fun livingstone college has a lot of variety of activities such as greek life, athlete activities, marching band and a strong campus full of activities which are student focused.
Food and Dining the food and dining is great. all students have an opportunity to choose from a variety of food.
Dorm Life the resident advisers are friendly and will assist all students. the campus is small, the rooms are a great size for students.
Academic Rigor the classes are challenging. you must remain on task to complete all assignments. all of the professors are student friendly and will go the extra mile to assist students.
Tips for prospective students students must prepare for campus life and being a distance from their home environment.
In three sentences livingstone college has a student-friendly campus environment with great staff and professors willing to assist all students to achieve their academic goals.
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Sean from Alexandria, VA
06/03/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety The school does have multiple security gates on campus. Plus, outsiders aren't allowed to come on campus after a certain time for the safety of students. Last, the campus security does security drive bias and checks after hours around campus.
Greek Life I'm not exactly familiar with the Greek life yet.
Clubs and Activities They're multiple clubs and activities on campus.
Great for these types of students This is a great school for students who came out of high school with below acceptable grades. This school is also great for students who would like to play sports on the collegiate level but couldn't because they're grades were low in high school. Plus, this school is great for students who want the HBCU experience.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There aren't really any unusual traditions or campus locations.
What to do for fun Fraternities and Sonorities throw parties through out the week. There's a club just 10 mins driving distance away that throws parties every week end. Plus, Charlotte is just 35 mins to 45 mins away.
Food and Dining Livingstone just upgraded the cafeteria last spring semester to a new and improved cafe. The cafe offers pizza, deli sandwiches, Chinese food, various deserts, as well as various delicious main course. If that's not good enough, there's a sonic and Italy cafe less than five minutes in walking distance. Also, dominoes delivers to the campus.
Dorm Life The college has 3 girls dormitories 2 boys dormitories and 1 coed dormitory. The one co-ed dormitory is for students who have an or above an 3.0 GPA. Although every dormitory isn't in excellent condition, they're in manageable living conditions.
Academic Rigor Livingstone College has a program, the bridge program where the college offers a number of students who have under an 2.0 GPA coming out of high school an opportunity to make up for the low GPA. Even though the required GPA is 2.0; Livingstone is willing to work with students who have lower than an 2.0. To sum up, Livingstone is a college that doesn't judge a student based on they're low GPA in high school.
Tips for prospective students Don't judge the college by the way certain buildings look; it's an small private college. Also, don't focus on the negative, focus more on the positive. Last, keep a uplifting attitude, study, and ask questions if you don't understand something.
In three sentences Livingstone College is a great HBCU for students who were underachievers in high school. Livingstone also is a great college to play boys/girls basketball for. Last, Livingstone College will give you an great college experience.
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Brittany from Dillon, SC
12/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 9 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus safety to be honest i dont think they be doing their job unless they write a report.
Greek Life The fraternities and sororites are pretty good on campus. They try to have activites on campus so the students can enjoy themselves.
Clubs and Activities They are pretty good. The fraternities and sororities are the most involve with the activities on campus
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The store near the Honors Dorms and Sonic Resturant
Bang for the buck Nothing really bt always spend your money wisely
What to do for fun Well besides the parties on Thursdays that they plan for the college at the club there isnt much to do on campus unless you go off campus
Food and Dining The cafe at Livingstone College is pretty good but at times they do slack off. I wish we had more food resturants near the campus just in case we get hungry.
Dorm Life I say one of the best female dorms at Livingstone College called Goler Hall. The only thing i can say about the dorm there are always drama but other than that the rooms are nice.
Academic Rigor The academics is the best part of the school. The professors at Livingstone mostly help you during and after class. They have business hours so i give it dha opportunity to use it
Tips for prospective students If you trying to enroll to Livingstone College have your information ready and dont let them get your parents information messed up. Also dont let them mess up your FASFA form.
In three sentences Livingstone is a great school so far as i been here. They have little classrooms with professors that help you with the work. They also have a one to one learnin experience at the school
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charita from Chicago, IL
03/29/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
10 of 19
Categories Comments Will learn a lot Can someone please let me know how do you apply for those scholarships this website listed above ?
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Alexis from Columbia, SC
06/29/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
11 of 19
Categories Comments Great for these types of students On the campus, there are many things to do. We constantly plan activities that everyone on campus can participate in. Nobody will be left out and everyone enjoys themselves.
Tips for prospective students If you choose to attend Livingstone College, you will need to be level-headed. The faculty and staff will welcome you with open arms but will mold you into an individual that will become successful once you graduate.
Bang for the buck Livingstone College has one of the cheapest tuitions. This makes it affordable for students all over to come an get an education.
Am enjoying being here The students are what make the campus. This small campus enables everyone to know someone. The students are close so therefore there is a family type setting.
Am learning a lot The professors have rigorous lessons that are taught on a daily basis. Each course is designed to challenge students and perpares them for life post college.
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Bruce from Philadelphia, PA
02/03/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 19
Categories Comments Great for these types of students the type of student that really didn't do all that they could do in high school. the ones that still want to further their education, but does not have the requirements needed to get into a big named college.
What to do for fun there's plenty of things to do around the campus. there's a weight room opened for everyone, and accessible throughout the entire say. there are also all sorts of clubs that one can join. not to mention the different activities that the organizations on campus put together.
Food and Dining the food is pretty good. its the hours that the cafeteria are opened and closed for that is the problem.
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Daniel from Spartanburg, SC
05/08/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 19
Categories Comments Greek Life It's really horrible.
What to do for fun Stay in my room.
Tips for prospective students I don't think you should apply unless if you cant get into no other college.
In three sentences I want to transfer.
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ETHAN from Louisburg, NC
05/14/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 19
Categories Comments What to do for fun there's alot to do on the yard but it really depends on student life.
Food and Dining The food is okay on some days.
Dorm Life Dorm life is the best, make sure you have germ spray and tons of it. The bathrooms can get really bad. Keep your room as clean as possible.
Academic Rigor The classes are okay but as long as you do your work and talk to your teachers things should be okay.
Tips for prospective students 1. Don't get caught up in the drinking and smoking. 2.stay focus and do all work with in the week its giving. 3. Party less and study more. 4.friends come and go so don't think that you need to have a group, be yourself.
In three sentences Livingstone college is a okay school. Its a couple of things that would change to make it better. Remodeling Livingstone college would help the school grow and become better than it is now.
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Iman from Laveen, AZ
07/05/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 19
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities Athletes arent helped out alot.
Great for these types of students African Americans
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The sororities are not as entertaing ans they should be but choir and band are pretty good.
What to do for fun Sports activities are the only thing to do for fun.
Food and Dining There is only one place to eat on campus and its not very appetizing.
Dorm Life Not many rules. They are close to all of our classrooms. They are helpful with moving your stuff.
Academic Rigor There isnt many options at livingstone but there basics.
Tips for prospective students Bring your own computer and printer. Keep up with your classes. Bring your own entertainment.
In three sentences The falculty and staff can be more organized and helpful. The on campus dorms are nice and very useful. Classes are easy and teachers could be more helpful.
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Timothy from Fort Mill, SC
07/07/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
16 of 19
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students For prospective students I would tell you that livingstone college looks like it would be a great place to learn and recieve your bachelor degree at
In three sentences From what I seen about livingstone college on the computer i would rate it a 5 out of 5
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Alexander from Hamilton, NJ
10/23/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
17 of 19
Categories Comments Greek Life We have Greek life here. They are not as noticeable as they are at other schools but because this is a small school you know who they are. Some of the fraternities and sororities are active on campus to have events for students to have fun.
Clubs and Activities There are few clubs and activities to get involved in but you have to ask about them. You have to ask around to see if there is something that fits your style of interest.
What to do for fun Hang out, attend sport events, play cards, go to concord mall in Concord, NC, or go to Charlotte, NC and find fun in the city.
Food and Dining The food is pretty good. The food can be repetitive and inconsistent at times. We do have a decent variety of food you can choose from.
Dorm Life There are a couple of dorms that are pretty nice and comfortable. Most need to refurbished.
Academic Rigor I would give the academic rigor here at Livingstone College as a whole between 3.5 to 4 stars. Depending on what field of study you get into, some professors hold very high standards to their students and expect high grades nothing less which makes the academic rigor close to 5 stars. Especially if you plan on being in the Criminal Justice and Sociology Department.
Tips for prospective students At Livingstone College, it is structured mostly to be a total learning environment. If other college and universities did not accept you because of low GPA in H.S or you did not have the funds, Livingstone will accept you but once you get here, during the course of your enrollment, you will have to find loans, scholarships, and grants to help deduct the debt you owe the college. Enrollment a year is close to 1,100 students so everybody will eventually know everybody or at least be acquainted.
In three sentences Livingstone College is a non party environment. Definitely a school where there is more than enough time to be studious and be on top of school work. If you can make it through all four or five years at Livingstone College, you can make it anywhere.
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Joshua from Sumter, SC
02/28/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
18 of 19
Categories Comments Campus Safety the campus is not all that safe, locals can walk on the camps and do just about anything they want. we've had many many fights and the campus security doesnt put fourth the effort to help.
Greek Life our Greeks are pretty boring. i mean certain ones are out and doing things to keep the students entertained. the que dogs are the best and only good frat we have on the yard.
Clubs and Activities we have many clubs and a lot of activities to do on campus. our teachers and counselors make sure that we have things to participate in so we wont be bored
What to do for fun there isnt really anything to do for fun expect the games and then any activites that they are having
Food and Dining the food is not all that good. they serve the same thing just about everyday. only on special occasions will they cook something good
Dorm Life the dorms are pretty decent. i mean they could be better but there nice size rooms. the bathrooms could be better also and the showers are cold most of the time.
Academic Rigor the teachers here do a good job on making sure we know everything we need to know when we come to class. they take the time out to help us with anything we need help with, so that we wont be behind.
Tips for prospective students If your not trying to get an educatio then i wouldnt sign up here. livingstone is all about help its students go above and beyond there potential.
In three sentences livingstone college is an okay college. it may not be what you expect but like i tell others i what you make it when you come here. but they will make you feel at home.
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Leonard from Forrest City, AR
03/29/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
19 of 19
Categories Comments Greek Life It's fun I just don't see myself entering the greek life anytime soon.
Clubs and Activities Join a sport team it will help you relax.
Great for these types of students Partying
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Honor dorms are the best thing that we have going over here.
What to do for fun Go to Charlotte enjoy yourself by doing certain extra activities.
Tips for prospective students Stay focus and don't let the concepts of getting to college affect you.
In three sentences Livingstone is a college that can do much better. Its graduation rate is terrible and people tend to lack the meaning of life. Something need to change here.
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