UNCF-Member Institution

Livingstone College

The latest iteration of this study, "Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs," reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Livingstone College. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Livingstone College’s faculty, employees, and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion, and a more dynamic community environment.

Founded in 1879 in Salisbury, North Carolina, Livingstone College (Livingstone) was initially created to educate ministers in the Cabarrus County town of Concord, NC. Livingstone offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business administration and management, social work, sport and fitness administration/management, biology, and criminal justice.

  • $63.3M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 498
    Jobs
  • $325.2M
    Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates