Talladega College: Review & Facts

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Talladega College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 905 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1867 and is the only school located in Talladega, Alabama.

Talladega College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Talladega College will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

27

Talladega College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology and Anthropology. 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 typically a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Talladega College student retention rate is fair at 76% (above Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

76%

Good

The graduation rate at Talladega College is very low: 27%. About 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Talladega College is reasonable - 22:1. Find out more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, about $12,200 per year. The additional fees at Talladega College beyond tuition are roughly $1,800; this makes it a total of $14,000 a year.

Read the details about Talladega 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

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Talladega College is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Talladega College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (256) 761-6100 or check Talladega College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Talladega 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 Talladega 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

Unsafe

Talladega College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: roughly $2,400 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Talladega 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Talladega College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Talladega College
627 West Battle Street
Talladega, Alabama
35160, USA