Type of University

Private, Four year, co-educational, liberal arts

History

Talladega College, with the assistance of the American Missionary Association, was founded in 1867, by the descendants of the slaves who helped to build its first building, Swayne Hall-now a national historic site. Talladega College was the first institution in the state of Alabama to admit qualified persons of any race or ethnic origin.

Faculty

30 Full-time faculty

Student/Faculty Ratio

12:1

Undergraduate Enrollment

350

Academic Programs

The liberal arts program at Talladega serves as a strong foundation for the development of the whole person and well-rounded leaders. All 16 majors are grounded in the liberal arts.

Cost

Tuition, $6,720, board $2,640, room, $1,600 annually

Financial Aid

98% of full-time students attending Talladega College receive some form of financial aid. Need-based scholarship, grants, loans, work-study programs are available for eligible students.

Student Services

Career counseling and placement services

Housing

Four Residence Halls-3 for women and 1 for men

Intercollegiate Sports

Talladega College is a member of the States Collegiate Athletics Association. Talladega offers women's volleyball, men's baseball, women's and men's golf, women's and men's basketball.

Location

Talladega College is located is located in an historic district of the city of Talladega, Alabama. The campus is on a plateau about 700 feet above sea level in the heart of the fertile valley in foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campus is a quiet place-away from the distractions and fast pace of urban living.

Board of Trustees

21

Church Affiliation

United Church of Christ

Majors

16