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Brevard College
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Brevard College |
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Brevard College
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One Brevard College Drive
Brevard, NC 28712 |
General information
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(828) 883-8292
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Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences |
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| Number of students: |
675 (2007)
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| 2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 30 |
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| Mission |
| Brevard College is a baccalaureate, residential, church-affiliated institution situated in the
Southern Appalachian mountains. Offering an education in theoretical and applied liberal arts, Brevard engages and challenges students in integrating knowledge and practical experience. The programs and opportunities of the College provide graduates the
foundation for further formal study, meaningful vocations, responsible citizenship, and lifelong personal and professional development. |
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| About this School |
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Brevard College
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| Location >
Brevard, North Carolina, USA
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| Established >
1934
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| President >
Drew L. Van Horn
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Suburban
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Private
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Coeducational
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| Accreditation >
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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| Mascot >
Tornados
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| Colors >
Blue and White
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| Motto >
Cognosce ut prosis ("Learn in Order to Serve")
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| Enrollment >
600
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| Faculty >
56
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| Website >
www.brevard.edu
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Brevard College is a small, private, United Methodist, liberal arts college in Brevard, North Carolina. Founded in 1934 from the merger of Rutherford College and Weaver College, Brevard flourished as a junior college for many years. Increasing competition led the college to become a four-year institution in 1996. Brevard awarded its last Associate's degrees in 2006. The college currently grants the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Music degree. Current enrollment is about 600 students.
Brevard is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, whose beauty attract many to the school. The college is located in close vicinty to the Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, which both serve as important resources for many of the school's programs relating to art, ecology, environmental issues, and wilderness leadership.
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 20,050 | $ 18,750 | $ 17,220 |
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| Out of State | $ 20,050 | $ 18,750 | $ 17,220 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 7,540 | $ 7,050 | $ 6,150 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 4,500 | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,250 | $ 4,000 | $ 4,000 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
28% |
$ 3,035 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
55% |
$ 3,111 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
88% |
$ 7,488 |
| Loans to students |
61% |
$ 3,840 |
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End of file for Brevard College.
Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Business and Organizational Leadership | |
With a bias for action and innovation and a commitment to the passionate pursuit of excellence in all aspects of personal and professional life, the Business and Organizational Leadership Program is unique among business programs in that it emphasizes continuous learning and improvement, as well as responsibility... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
Criminal Justice is a dynamic and ever changing field of study. The focus of this major is the critical evaluation of the criminal justice system from a scientific and interdisciplinary perspective. Students study all of the components that make-up the criminal justice system, as well as various types... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Ecology | |
The Ecology major at Brevard College strives to produce graduates who are prepared to enter graduate or professional school, immediate technical employment in the natural sciences, or other careers that are based in science. The faculty of the Ecology major endeavor to ensure that our graduates will... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
English | |
As an English major at Brevard College, you will learn to communicate effectively through writing and speaking and to think creatively and critically about what you read. You will see connections among the different disciplines and appreciate cultures other than your own. In addition to your foundation... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | |
The Environmental Science major offers a BS degree to students interested in understanding and managing the interactions between the natural environment and human societies. The program creates a foundation using environmental science, biology, chemistry, geology, and statistics courses followed by additional... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Environmental Studies | |
The Environmental Studies (ES) major is truly interdisciplinary. Students train in the humanities, social sciences, economics and government as well as the environmental sciences: ecology, chemistry, biology, physics and geology. Students use disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to develop critical... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Exercise Science | |
As an Exercise Science major at Brevard College, you will study human movement from a scientific perspective. You will have a well-rounded understanding and appreciation of the vital role that physical activity plays in our society. Our major encompasses a large number of potential career pathways, all... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Fine Arts | |
The Fine Arts have been recognized as an important component of a humanistic, liberal arts education since the Renaissance. In the media-driven world of the 21st century, education in the visual arts is perhaps especially important in helping shape and educate the next generation of involved and informed... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
General Science | |
The General Science major is designed for students interested in a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines. A strong base of knowledge is developed from courses in chemistry, physics, biology, and geology. Students who intend to continue their studies in graduate or professional school or seek out immediate... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Health Science Studies | |
The Health Science Studies (HLSS) major is designed for students planning to enter graduate or professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, public health, physician‘s assistance, physical therapy, sports medicine and veterinary medicine. The goal of the HLSS major is to produce educated students... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
History | |
The History major enables students to achieve high academic standards in critical thinking, writing, research, and oral presentation. Alumni of the History program have gone on to graduate programs in history, law school, high school teaching, the Peace Corps, law enforcement, and business. Students... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Integrated Studies | |
The Integrated Studies major allows students to define their own fields of concentration and to build coherent programs taking advantage of the flexibility and special opportunities at Brevard College. The degree encourages responsibility and self-direction. To gain admission to the program, a student... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The Mathematics major at Brevard College prepares graduates for a wide variety of options including: A Master‘s degree program in mathematics, graduate study at a wide choice of professional schools and various career opportunities such as actuarial science, biomathematics, financial mathematics, statistics,... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Music | |
Music performance and study have always been at the heart of the educational life of Brevard College.
The Music Department offers a wide variety of courses focusing on diverse aspects of the discipline and provides applied instruction, classes, and ensembles for students enrolled in the three music... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Music Education (K-12) | |
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Education prepares students for initial licensure in K-12 public school music. In North Carolina, licensure is for all areas of music – general, choral, and instrumental. Students wishing to earn teaching licensure in music must major in music, completing the 51 semester... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The faculty and associated staff of the Psychology major at Brevard College strive to provide well-rounded, career-oriented, skills-based training in psychology within a liberal arts context. Students are guided toward entering into health care professions, support agencies, educational settings and... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Religious Studies | |
The profound presence of religion in our world must not be underestimated. People all over the world welcome life, suffer adversity, serve humanity and hope for betterment because of their religious convictions. The program in Religious Studies at Brevard takes the reality of religion very seriously... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Theatre Studies | |
The Bachelor of Arts Theatre Studies major provides a broad-based and cross-disciplined approach to the study of theatre as an undergraduate major. Theatre is one of the most rewarding and comprehensive disciplines, since it includes development of the complete personality: the mind, the body, the imagination... |
| Brevard College
Bachelor degree
Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education | |
The Brevard College Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education (WLEE) program delivers an innovative, intensive and experiential curriculum that promotes the development of strong leaders and teachers capable of effectively managing a variety of outdoor experiences for a wide range of audiences... |
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