Barber-Scotia College Details
| Email Address |
admissions@b-sc.edu
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| Co_Education |
Yes |
| Campus Address |
145 Cabarrus Avenue |
| City |
West Concord, |
| State |
North Carolina |
| Zip |
28025 |
| Phone |
704-789-2902 |
| Total Enrollment |
543 |
| Motto |
Lumen Veritas et Utilitas (Knowledge, Truth, and Service) |
| Level of Selectivity |
Non-competitive |
| Location |
Barber-Scotia College is located approximately 25 miles from
Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city. Charlotte offers theater,
concerts, museums, shopping, major league basketball, auto racing, and
many recreational activities. Charlotte’s Douglas International Airport is
a transportation hub that provides access to worldwide destinations. The
cultural and social resources of the urban area are complemented by easy
access to the Atlantic coastal beaches to the east, and the Blue Ridge and
Great Smoky Mountains to the west. |
| History |
Barber-Scotia College is a four-year, independent, coed college affiliated
with the Presbyterian Church. It was founded in 1867 as Scotia Seminary,
preparing black women for careers as social workers and teachers.
The name of the institution changed to Scotia Women’s College in 1916. A
merger with Barber Memorial College of Anniston, Alabama in 1930 resulted
in the adoption of the College’s present name in 1932. The first
bachelor’s degree was granted in 1945, and in 1946, the North Carolina
Board of Education gave the College a four-year rating. In 1954, the
school became a coed college, allowing men to enroll.
The twenty-five-building campus ../includes Bethune Hall, named after one
of the College’s notable alumni, Mary McLeod Bethune. An 1894 graduate of
Barber-Scotia, Bethune went on to found Bethune-Cookman College. Campus
buildings are a placid mix of old and new. Faith Hall, one of the first
buildings on the campus, stands in concord with the more modern
facilities, such as the Sage Memorial Learning Resource Center, a
multifaceted library.
Barber-Scotia College continues its relationship with the Presbyterian
Church, “fulfilling the mission to provide a cadre of educated black
leaders.”
This historically black college is a United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
member school. |
| Band Program |
No |
| Religious Affiliation |
Yes |
| Accrediation |
Barber-Scotia College is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor
of Science degrees. |
| Costs per Year |
2001–02 Tuition: $7500
Room and board: $1800 (room); $1700 (board)
Special fees: $275
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $11,975 |
| In State Tuition |
7500 |
| Out of State Tuition |
7500 |
| Financial Aid-Institutional Funding |
Percent of students receiving financial aid: 92
Number of scholarships and grants: 32
Total amount of scholarships and grants: $2,136,983
Range of scholarships and grants: $200–$10,285 |
| Financial-Aid Deadline |
July (fall priority); November (spring priority);
continuous notification |
| Admission Deadline |
July 1 (fall priority); December 1 (spring
priority); rolling admission. |
| Entrance Requirements |
Graduation from high school (or equivalent) with a
2.0 GPA or better and completion of the following 16 units: 4 English, 3
mathematics, 3 science, 1 history, 2 social studies, and 3 electives.
Three letters of recommendation (one from a high school official), a
complete medical exam, a completed dental form, immunization records, and
a $15 application fee are also required. |
| Graduation Requirements |
A minimum of 125 credit hours, including the
general education core requirements, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Teacher
education graduation requires a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students must complete
the verbal and computational skills assessment examination and demonstrate
computer literacy. Participation in Founders Day and commencement
exercises is mandatory. |
| Student Body Profile |
Total enrollment: 543
In-state: 301
Full-time undergraduates (men/women): 289/216
Part-time undergraduates (men/women): 15/23
Ethnic/racial makeup: African American, 531; Hispanic, 7; Caucasian, 5 |
| Diversity |
20 |
| Student Life |
Campus Regulations: Several convocations throughout the year are
mandatory. All students must live in the residence halls unless special
qualifications as commuter/day students are met. Beepers and pagers must
be registered and approved by the campus police office.
Campus Services: Health center, remedial instruction, language laboratory,
computer laboratory, counseling services, career planning and placement,
and religious services, including chapel.
Campus Activities: Group and cultural activities include theater, chorale,
and dance, as well as music groups and departmental clubs. Students can
get involved in the student-run newspaper, Scotia Express, or the
yearbook, The Saber. |
| Faculty Profile |
Number of faculty members: 94
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Full-time faculty members: 82
Part-time faculty members: 12
Faculty with doctorates or other terminal degrees: 55% |
| Athletic Program |
Barber-Scotia College is a member of the National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (EIAC).
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball, cross-country, and track;
women’s basketball, cross-country, softball, track, and volleyball.
Intramural Sports: basketball, billiards, bingo, flag football, soccer,
and table tennis.
Athletic Contact: Athletic Director, Barber-Scotia College, 145 Cabarrus
Avenue, Concord, North Carolina 28025; Telephone: 704-789-2960. |
| NCAA |
No |
| NAIA |
Yes |
| School Calender |
August-May (semesters)
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
One 6-week summer session. |
| Website |
http://www.b-sc.edu/
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| Degrees |
Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice, English, Political Science, Sociology
Bachelor of Science: Biology, Business Administration, Elementary
Education, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Organizational Management,
Military Science (cooperative), Recreation Administration
Preprofessional Programs: Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Podiatry. |
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