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Talladega College can be found in Talladega, Alabama (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Church of Christ school. Talladega College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Talladega College are in music, science, and family and social work.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Talladega College turned down 62% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 270 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 330 to 470, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Talladega College come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Talladega College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 368 students were enrolled in the school. Talladega College has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Talladega College. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Talladega is a college where fostering leadership is a tradition. Since its founding in 1867, it has sought to instill in its graduates the values of morality, intellectual excellence and hard work. The College seeks to nurture the whole person through close, personal relations between faculty and students and by providing experiences that develop a strong personal value system and a sense of responsibility to the local community and to the world. Talladega College believes that an essential part of leadership is skill in communications. Thus, it places special emphasis on the ability to listen and to read critically, to write and to speak with clarity and to think analytically and strategically. The College also emphasizes its historic achievements in the sciences and humanities, secure in the knowledge that all disciplines are illuminated by a broad-based grounding in the liberal arts. The College maintains its tradition of preparing students thoroughlyùnot only for the world of workùbut also for advanced graduate education. The College is also mindful that it is part of a larger universe of nations, cultures, races and religions and seeks to instill an understanding and appreciation of those differences through its curriculum, and multicultural faculty. Talladega College is dedicated to producing humane, well-rounded leaders who think independently, are secure in their sense of themselves, are open to intellectual growth and prompted to serve their community."
More complete details are provided below.
Talladega College
627 W Battle St
Talladega, AL 35160
General Phone: (256) 362-0206
Admissions Phone: (256) 761-6235
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 761-6341
http://www.talladega.edu
Talladega College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 18 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | sociology, English, history, French language, Spanish language, African-American studies, economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | public administration, social work |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | English teaching, history teaching, French language teaching, biology teaching, music teaching, chemistry teaching, math teaching |
| Music | 2 | music, piano, voice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Media | 0 | journalism courses, mass communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Talladega College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 68 | 33 |
Talladega College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Talladega College had a total enrollment of 368 students (350 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 96% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 58% |
| Georgia | 17% |
| California | 6% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| State unknown | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 16 % |
Talladega College offers campus housing for 660 of its 350 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Talladega, 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 | 1,947 | 743 | 38% | 182 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 270 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 330 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 761-6235
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,128 |
| Room and board | $ 4,420 |
| Room charge | $ 1,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,765 |
Financial Aid:
Talladega College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 104600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 761-6341
Talladega College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 1 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 13 |
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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 10 | $41,609 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $36,468 | 5 | $35,380 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $32,425 | 7 | $33,753 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $37,893 | 14 | $37,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Talladega College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ 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 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)
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