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Stillman College was founded by Dr. Charles Allen Stillman in 1876. Initially a training academy for Black male ministers, the school came to be known as the Stillman Institute in 1898. It received its present name in 1948. Its campus is spread across more than 100 acres of land in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Stillman College offers bachelor's degree programs in the areas of English, fine arts, social sciences, religion and philosophy, mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, business, health and physical education, and teacher education. The academic divisions of the college are:
The athletics department of Stillman College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II, and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. It sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, football, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball teams.
Stillman College is found in Tuscaloosa, AL. Tuscaloosa is a small city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. Stillman College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Stillman College is known for its programs in music, science, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 45% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 383. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 480.
Stillman College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 915 in 2007-2008 at the school. Stillman College has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Stillman College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Stillman College values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Stillman College
3601 Stillman Boulevard
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
General Phone: (205) 349-4240
http://www.stillman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 53 | business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | history, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and physical education |
| Science | 9 | biology |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | elementary school teaching |
| Media | 5 | journalism |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Stillman College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 106 | 12 |
Stillman College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Stillman College had a total enrollment of 915 students (909 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 3% |
| Black | 88% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 68% |
| Georgia | 14% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
| California | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Stillman College offers campus housing for 1,048 of its 909 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tuscaloosa, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,224 | 2,367 | 45% | 445 | 19% |
| Men | 2,056 | 864 | 42% | 200 | 23% |
| Women | 3,168 | 1,503 | 47% | 245 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 383 | 488 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 22% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,712 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,712 |
| Room and board | $ 5,994 |
| Room charge | $ 2,892 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,102 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Stillman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 104400)
Stillman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $77,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $50,240 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $44,862 | 9 | $46,258 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $40,206 | 16 | $41,986 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $31,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $43,756 | 29 | $42,521 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 51 | 148 |
| Football | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Track | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 29 | 37 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stillman College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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