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Miles College

Fairfield, Alabama 35064-2621

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Miles College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,514

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (22)

Student Life

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
8 Years$30,166
10 Years$32,627

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$27,600
Men
$31,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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