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Total Enrollment: 543
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Motto: Lumen Veritas et Utilitas (Knowledge, Truth, and Service)
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.
ACCREDITATION
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.
1999–2000 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 Specific to the School
Financial Aid Deadline: July (fall priority); November (spring priority); continuous notification
Open Admissions. SAT or ACT is required.
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.
Admission Application Deadline: July 1 (fall priority); December 1 (spring priority); rolling admission.
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions, Barber-Scotia College, Concord, North Carolina 28025; Telephone: 704-789-2901; 704-789-2902; 704-789-2903; 704-789-2904; 800-610-0778 (toll-free)
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.
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
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
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.
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.
Leadership opportunities can be found in the Student Government Association or several other student-run organizations. Greek sororities include Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Zeta Phi Beta; fraternities include Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma. Honor societies represented on campus include Alpha Kappa Mu (general) and Beta Kappa Chi (scientific). The Alpha Phi Omega service organization is also represented on campus.
With a population of approximately 30,000, Concord and the College offer the advantages of a small campus and a small-town atmosphere. It is said that the first gold nugget was found in this little town.
Housing Availability: Three residence halls and several College houses accommodate more than 400 students. Freshman-only housing is available. Students are strongly encouraged to live on campus.
Handicapped Services: Wheelchair accessibility.
Web site: http://www.b-sc.edu/
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