Miles College: Review & Facts

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Miles College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,260 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1905 and is the only school located in Fairfield, Alabama.

Miles College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings

Miles College will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered

25

Miles College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Biology, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Miles College is low at 57% (way below Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

57%

Bad

The graduation rate at Miles College is very low - 25%.

Student to faculty ratio at Miles College is pretty decent: 14:1. Read more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, about $11,200 per year. The additional fees at Miles College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,600; which totals $12,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Miles College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Miles College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (205) 929-1000 or check Miles College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Miles College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Miles College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

Miles College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $4,200 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Miles College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Miles College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Miles College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Miles College
5500 Myron Massey Blvd
Fairfield, Alabama
35064-2621, USA