Talladega College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Talladega College is a private nonprofit institution located in Talladega, Alabama with approximately 782 undergraduate students enrolled. Talladega College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,461 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $23,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Talladega College is a private, historically black college in Talladega, Alabama. It is Alabama's oldest private historically black college and offers 17 degree programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the $13,461 average net price and low $15,000 median debt at graduation make this one of the more affordable options you'll find, the median earnings of $23,900 a decade out raise real questions about return on investment. As Alabama's oldest private HBCU with a close-knit campus of fewer than 800 students, it offers a tight community and strong cultural identity that matter to many students. Worth considering if affordability and HBCU experience are top priorities, but have a clear career or transfer plan in place.
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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.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (782 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
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.
- 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.
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