College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1853 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
597 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$19,869,978 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$30 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$17,820 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,150 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
21 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Society |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Campus Crusade for Christ |
International Organizations: |
N/A |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Circle K, Chemistry Club, Business Club, Commuter Student Association; Student Government Association, Debate Society, Outing Club, Pastimes History Club, Dimensions, Environmental Educators, Photography Club, Fencing Club, Garden Club, Psychology Club, BC Recycles; Brevard Percussion Society, Student Ambassadors, Young Politicians of America, Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Vocal/Theatrical Repertory & Production Ensemble, Concert Choir, Symphonic Winds; Brass Choir, Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Orchestra, student newspaper, campus yearbook, campus literary magazine, theatre productions, spritual retreats, musical performances & concerts, community service projects |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Clarion (monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
57,996 |
Library Facilities: |
Immediate access to over 350,000 titles and over 3,000 periodicals through the Mountain College Library network; internet-accesible databases containing indexes, abstracts, and thousands of full-text resources include ABIInform, Academic Search Premier, America History & Life, Britannica Online, Expanded Academic ASAP, Grove Dictionary of Art/Music Online, Historical Abstracts, Interdisciplinary Research Library, International Index to Music Periodicals, JSTOR, Lexis/Nexis, Literature Online, Biography and Literature Resource Center, the New York Times, PsycINFO, and the Wall Street Journal; resources of NCLIVE provide access to a vast range of unique informational and educational resources; other affiliations include the American Library Association, Appalachian College Association, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Southeastern Library Network. Additional links to other libraries, journals and newspapers online, regional/state/government information, and other electronic resources are available through the library's web page; the library houses a rare book collection, specific databases for each academic major, and a curriculum materials center to support the education curricula of Brevard College with materials for the classroom practitioner/teacher. |
Museums |
Center for Adventure of the American Mind, Appalchian Center for Environmental Solutions, Center for Transformational Leadership, Porter Center for Performing Arts, Pisgah Forest Institute, Policy Center of the First Year of College, Charles Wesley Morgan Fitness Center, Academic Enrichment Center, Coltrane Commons |
Computers Available: |
78 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
15 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
No |
Wireless Areas: |
|
Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (66%), women's dorms (16%), men's dorms (17%) |
Sprinkler System: |
60% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
120 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Asheville, North Carolina (20), Greenville, South Carolina (45) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Greenville, South Carolina (45) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Hendersonville, North Carolina (24) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Wilderness and outdoor activities; intramural activities; varsity sports; events; drama; musical productions; concerts; volunteer service |
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