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Stillman College

Tuscaloosa, AL·Private nonprofit·706 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

62%
Accept
706
Students
$15,258
Net Price
25%
Grad Rate
$33,700
Earnings
10 yr
$29,067
Debt

About This School

Stillman College is a private nonprofit institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with approximately 706 undergraduate students enrolled. Stillman College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,258 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $33,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Stillman College is a private historically black Presbyterian college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awards Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 22 programs housed within three academic schools. The college has an average enrollment of 728 students and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $12,272 average net price makes this one of the more affordable private college options, and its HBCU identity with 22 degree programs in a tight-knit community of under 800 students can be genuinely valuable for the right student. However, a 41% graduation rate is a real concern, meaning fewer than half of entering students finish, and median earnings of $33,700 a decade out suggest limited financial upside for most graduates. Worth considering if the HBCU experience and low cost are priorities, but go in with eyes open and a clear plan to be part of that graduating minority.

Founded
1876
Setting
Midsize city
Religious Affiliation
Mennonite
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,164

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Psychology21%
Biological Sciences12%
Education11%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Communications2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Jeff Henderson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Neither required nor recommended

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,126
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,126
Avg Net Price
$15,258
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$14,804
$30–48k$13,955
$48–75k$20,841
$75–110k$15,872
$110k+$19,343

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants76%
Median debt at graduation$29,067

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
25%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
53%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$29,067
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$25,200
Female graduates$24,700

Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$29,067
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.2x

Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White6%
Black89%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (706 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Stillman College

3601 Stillman Boulevard

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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