Miles College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Miles College is a private nonprofit institution located in Fairfield, Alabama with approximately 1,151 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,514 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $29,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Miles College is a private historically black college in Fairfield, Alabama. Founded in 1898, it is associated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and a member of the United Negro College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $14,514 average net price makes this one of the more affordable private college options, and its HBCU identity and UNCF membership offer meaningful community and scholarship access. However, a 26% graduation rate and 56% freshman retention rate are serious flags, suggesting many students who start here don't finish, which is worth understanding before enrolling. Median earnings of $29,500 a decade out are modest, so if you choose Miles, go in with a clear plan for your degree and take full advantage of support resources from day one.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,151 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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