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Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek lifeHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Stillman College is a private institution in Tuscaloosa with particular strength in business and biology.

A small campus of 761 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $35,421 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,272.

Established
1876
Type
Private historically black college
Division
Division II

Plan Your Visit

74%Acceptance
SAT Avg
761Students
12:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$35,421Earnings 10yr
$12,272Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$11,392
Room & Board$9,582
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$23,485
Average Net Price$12,272
Median Debt at Graduation$29,067
Monthly Payment (10yr)$308

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,789
$30–48K$12,252
$48–75K$11,214
$75–110K$13,001
$110K+$17,500

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

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (19)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
761
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
68%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Black 86%
Hispanic 1%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.0%
Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$29,790
10 Years$35,421

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Tigers and

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History & Fun Facts

  • News World Report78 (tie) of 90NationalWashington Monthly136 of 242 The Main Building in 1914.
  • Stillman College was founded as Tuscaloosa Institute, when it was authorized by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States in 1875, and held its first classes in 1876.
  • It was chartered as a legal corporation by the State of Alabama in 1895.
  • The institute was a concept initiated by Charles Allen Stillman, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa, "for the training of colored men for the ministry".
  • A junior and senior high school was organized and the Institute established a junior college program, which was accredited in 1937.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from AL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
188 mi(326 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
210 mi(364 min)
New Orleanspop. 380K
268 mi(465 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BHM Birmingham54 mi
ATL Atlanta185 mi
MEM Memphis187 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive
New York, NY910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Hartford, CT1007 mi · ~29h 5m drive
Providence, RI1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Albany, NY995 mi · ~28h 45m drive
Syracuse, NY920 mi · ~26h 35m drive
Rochester, NY874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
Buffalo, NY819 mi · ~23h 40m drive
Philadelphia, PA831 mi · ~24h drive
Pittsburgh, PA653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Harrisburg, PA767 mi · ~22h 9m drive
Newark, NJ904 mi · ~26h 7m drive
Washington, DC708 mi · ~20h 27m drive
Baltimore, MD741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Atlanta, GA188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
Charlotte, NC410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Raleigh, NC540 mi · ~15h 36m drive
Miami, FL679 mi · ~19h 37m drive
Orlando, FL489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Tampa, FL474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Nashville, TN210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
New Orleans, LA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Richmond, VA645 mi · ~18h 38m drive
Chicago, IL600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Detroit, MI678 mi · ~19h 35m drive
Minneapolis, MN868 mi · ~25h 5m drive
St. Louis, MO402 mi · ~11h 37m drive
Kansas City, MO564 mi · ~16h 18m drive
Indianapolis, IN461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Columbus, OH532 mi · ~15h 22m drive
Cleveland, OH658 mi · ~19h 1m drive
Milwaukee, WI680 mi · ~19h 39m drive
Dallas, TX534 mi · ~15h 26m drive
Houston, TX516 mi · ~14h 54m drive
Austin, TX630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
San Antonio, TX694 mi · ~20h 3m drive
Los Angeles, CA1758 mi · ~50h 47m drive
San Francisco, CA1973 mi · ~57h drive
San Diego, CA1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive
Seattle, WA2058 mi · ~59h 27m drive
Portland, OR2038 mi · ~58h 53m drive
Denver, CO1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive
Phoenix, AZ1411 mi · ~40h 46m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1434 mi · ~41h 26m drive
Honolulu, HI4317 mi · ~124h 43m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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