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Stillman College is found in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 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 science, music, 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 23% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 320 and 420. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Stillman College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 804 in 2005 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
Admissions Phone: (205) 366-8817
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 366-8844
http://www.stillman.edu
Stillman College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 55 | business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 39 | history, English, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 23 | biology |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Stillman College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 170 | 12 |
Stillman College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Stillman College had a total enrollment of 804 students (785 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 97% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 59% |
| Georgia | 9% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Stillman College offers campus housing for 1,108 of its 785 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,622 | 370 | 23% | 275 | 74% |
| Men | 682 | 170 | 25% | 163 | 96% |
| Women | 940 | 200 | 21% | 112 | 56% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 320 | 420 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 366-8817
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,660 |
| Room and board | $ 5,470 |
| Room charge | $ 2,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,225 |
Financial Aid:
Stillman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 104400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 366-8844
Stillman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $49,019 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $44,449 | 5 | $38,544 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $35,339 | 17 | $36,048 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $29,298 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $39,414 | 26 | $36,979 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 29 | 95 |
| Football | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| Track | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 16 | 19 |
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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