What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 19 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 15 |
| Psychology | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management | 12 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 9 |
Show the other 16 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 |
| Communication | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 3 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Albemarle, NC
67,326 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Concord-Padgett Regional (JQF)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.5 of 20
Elevation
672 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
31°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
0.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,000 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Livingstone College17 mi
- Catawba College18 mi
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte28 mi
- Davidson College32 mi
- Wingate University36 mi
- Johnson C Smith University36 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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