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Miles College

Fairfield, Alabama 35064-2621

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanGreek lifeHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Miles College is a private suburban institution in Fairfield, Alabama. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,627 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,514.

Established
1898
Motto
Sapientia et Pax et Amor Omnibus
Mascot
The Golden Bear
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
NCAA Division II's Southern
Division
Division II

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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,151Students
12:1Student:Faculty
26%Grad Rate
$32,627Earnings 10yr
$14,514Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$12,714
Room & Board$7,348
Books & Supplies$250
Total Cost of Attendance$22,900
Average Net Price$14,514
Median Debt at Graduation$31,217
Monthly Payment (10yr)$331

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,517
$30–48K$14,076
$48–75K$15,789
$75–110K$19,804
$110K+$20,491

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

22.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,691

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

56%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,151
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
76%

Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Black 95%
Hispanic 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate25.7%
Freshman Retention55.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$25,822
10 Years$32,627

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •1910 Miles College began organization efforts in 1893 and was founded in 1898 by the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church (now the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church).
  • •In 1911, the Miles College awarded its first bachelor's degrees.
  • •In 1907, the college moved from Booker City to its present campus in Fairfield, Alabama, roughly six miles west of downtown Birmingham.
  • •In 1941 the name was changed from Miles Memorial College to Miles College.
  • •Modern history In January 2020, Charles Barkley, who is an Alabama native, donated $1 million to Miles College, under first female President Dr.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from AL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
146 mi(253 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
185 mi(321 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
307 mi(532 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham11 mi
ATL Atlanta143 mi
BNA Nashville183 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive
New York, NY868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
Hartford, CT965 mi · ~27h 53m drive
Providence, RI1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive
Albany, NY954 mi · ~27h 34m drive
Syracuse, NY880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Rochester, NY836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Philadelphia, PA788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Pittsburgh, PA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Harrisburg, PA725 mi · ~20h 57m drive
Newark, NJ861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
Washington, DC665 mi · ~19h 13m drive
Baltimore, MD699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Atlanta, GA146 mi · ~4h 13m drive
Charlotte, NC366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Raleigh, NC496 mi · ~14h 20m drive
Miami, FL668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Orlando, FL473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Tampa, FL465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Nashville, TN185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
New Orleans, LA307 mi · ~8h 52m drive
Richmond, VA602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Chicago, IL581 mi · ~16h 47m drive
Detroit, MI646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Minneapolis, MN863 mi · ~24h 56m drive
St. Louis, MO400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Kansas City, MO577 mi · ~16h 40m drive
Indianapolis, IN436 mi · ~12h 36m drive
Columbus, OH497 mi · ~14h 21m drive
Cleveland, OH623 mi · ~18h drive
Milwaukee, WI662 mi · ~19h 7m drive
Dallas, TX574 mi · ~16h 35m drive
Houston, TX560 mi · ~16h 11m drive
Austin, TX673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
San Antonio, TX738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Los Angeles, CA1793 mi · ~51h 48m drive
San Francisco, CA2004 mi · ~57h 54m drive
San Diego, CA1746 mi · ~50h 26m drive
Seattle, WA2076 mi · ~59h 58m drive
Portland, OR2059 mi · ~59h 29m drive
Denver, CO1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ1447 mi · ~41h 48m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1459 mi · ~42h 9m drive
Honolulu, HI4352 mi · ~125h 43m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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