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Stillman College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 416
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 15%

Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Stillman College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Stillman College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Stillman College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Stillman College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Stillman College is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Stillman College is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Stillman College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,392

Cost of attendance at Stillman College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $10,612
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,392

Cost of attendance at Stillman College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average $22,133
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Stillman College received on average $9,312 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,312
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 85 73% $5,745 $488,332
Other Federal Grant 112 96% $7,851 $879,299
State Grant/Scholarships 84 72% $1,421 $119,354
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 18 15% $4,013 $72,241
Total Grant & Scholarships 115 98% $9,312 $1,070,894

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stillman College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Stillman College students is 14.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 8.1%.

14.7%

  • African American 15.3% 34 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Southern States Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Southern States Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Southern States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Stillman College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Stillman College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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