Talladega College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	800
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	25%

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

One of the notable aspects of Talladega College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Talladega 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Talladega College is reported to be 25%, 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 Talladega College is 60% , 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 Talladega 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,886

Cost of attendance at Talladega 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

$13,886

Cost of attendance at Talladega 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, 76 of freshman students at Talladega College received on average $9,478 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.

$9,478

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	234	69%	$5,716	$1,337,557
Other Federal Grant	243	71%	$6,329	$1,537,909
State Grant/Scholarships	9	3%	$1,000	$9,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	154	45%	$5,895	$907,902
Total Grant & Scholarships	259	76%	$9,478	$2,454,811

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Talladega 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 Talladega College students is 24.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.4%.

24.6%

African American 29.0% 51 students
hispanic 20.0% 3 students
International Students 9.7% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Association of Independent Institutions
Basketball Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Talladega College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Talladega 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

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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