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Talladega College

Talladega, Alabama 35160

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Business-focusedTight-knitCollege townHBCU

Known for business — close-knit campus

Talladega College is a private institution in Talladega with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 782 undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,229 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,461.

Established
1867
Motto
An Education of Distinction
Mascot
Dear Ole' Dega, Dega, TC
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of

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99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
782Students
19:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$32,229Earnings 10yr
$13,461Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Talladega College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.3%

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,650
Room & Board$6,704
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$23,441
Average Net Price$13,461
Median Debt at Graduation$28,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$302

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,423
$30–48K$11,620
$48–75K$13,910
$75–110K$20,485
$110K+$19,595

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,461

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
782
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
76%

Race & Ethnicity

White 5%
Black 78%
Hispanic 8%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.0%
Freshman Retention81.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$22,613
8 Years$27,033
10 Years$32,229

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$25,300
Men
$22,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#72

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Varsity Sports — Tornadoes

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from AL state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
102 mi(177 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
192 mi(333 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
325 mi(563 min)

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