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Talladega College

Talladega College

Talladega, AL · Town · 701 students
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$15,560
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$32,229
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
85%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1867, Talladega College is Alabama’s oldest private historically Black liberal arts institution, renowned for its rich civil rights legacy and the acclaimed *Amistad Murals* by Hale Woodruff housed on campus. The college features strong undergraduate programs in biology, business administration, computer science, and psychology, with a long-standing reputation for preparing minority students for graduate study and careers in STEM and healthcare. Student life is defined by a close-knit, supportive HBCU community, energized by dynamic Greek life, deep-rooted campus traditions, and the high-stepping Marching Tornado Band.

Wikipedia:Talladega College is a private, historically black college in Talladega, Alabama. It is Alabama's oldest private historically black college and offers 17 degree programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
Talladega, AL, 35160 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
98 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$15,650
Housing & food (on campus)$6,704
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,185
Average net price$15,560
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$15,650
Housing & food (on campus)$6,704
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,185
Average net price$15,560
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,835
$30–48k
$14,385
$48–75k
$14,680
$75–110k
$18,723
$110k+
$22,348
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
20%
Back for yr 2
54%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
32% graduated · 38% transferred · 9% still enrolled · 21% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$22,613
10 yrs after entry$32,229
Debt
Median at graduation$28,500
Monthly payment$302
Middle 50% owe$12.8k–$32.5k
90th percentile$41,997
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 59%Women 41%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
67%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$18,810
Independent
20%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
5%
Hispanic
6%
Black
67%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
15%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$22,613
After 10 yrs
$32,229
Business Administration, Management and Operations45
Psychology, General23
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21
Sociology10
Biology, General9
Communication and Media Studies7
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Social Work5
Music4
English Language and Literature, General2
Chemistry2
Mathematics1
Public Administration1
Fine and Studio Arts1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$3M
Full-time faculty
49%
Faculty salary
$6,650/mo
Teaching spend
$8,403
per student
Federal loans
64%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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