Campus Vibe
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
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate99.3%
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 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
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Varsity Sports — Tornadoes
Rankings
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)