| Hickory, North Carolina | Location | Banner Elk, North Carolina |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| $30,900 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | $31,740 |
| 91% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 100% |
| $32,218 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $16,654 |
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| 80.68 % | Acceptance Rates | 80.75 % |
| 7.42 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 13.79 % |
| - | SAT Score | - |
| - | ACT Score | - |
| 51 % | Graduation Rate | 46 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 32 % |
| 71 % | Retention Rate | 77 % |
| 2,354 | Student Population | 855 |
| 140 | Number of Faculties | 60 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |