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Louisburg College located in North Carolina bears a legacy of over 220 years and has evolved from three institutions which existed previously. They include Franklin Male Academy, founded in 1787, Louisburg Female Academy, founded in 1814, and Louisburg Female College, founded in 1857. The main campus is spread across an area of 75 acres. Louisburg College's recent enrollments have been more than 700 students. The college offers associate’s in business degree, associate’s of arts degree and associate’s in science degree in a wide range of disciplines.
The college has a number of student organizations such as Christian Life Council, Chorale and Ensemble, Student Ambassadors, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Government Association and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The college also publishes a student run newspaper called Hurricane Headlines.
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Campus Location501 N. Main St.
Louisburg, NC 27549-2399
USA
Main Tel: (919) 496-2521
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Louisburg College HighlightsWhere Louisburg College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - United Methodist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and science.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 89 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Louisburg College was 754 in 2007 (720 full-time equivalent). About 71% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 29% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,425 | | Room | $ 4,800 | | Board | $ 2,975 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Louisburg College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 10 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 13 |
Housing and MealsLouisburg College provides on-campus housing for 663 of its 720 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Louisburg College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 64% | | Women | 63% | | All | 63% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 340-440 | | Math | 340-440 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (14 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (62 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE (13 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
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