Talladega College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. 67% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Talladega College is a private nonprofit institution located in Talladega, Alabama with approximately 701 undergraduate students enrolled. Talladega College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,560 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, 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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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (701 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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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