Quick Facts

Type of College  Private, four-year, co-educational, liberal art
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 35 Full-time
Student/Faculty Ration 12:1
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 17 majors are grounded in the liberal arts.
Financial Aid 98% of full-time students attending Talladega College receive some form of financial aid. Need-based scholarship, grants, loans, and/or work-study programs are available for eligible students.
Student Services Career counseling and placement services.
Housing Eight Residence Halls-3 for women and 5 for men.
Intercollegiate Sports Talladega College is a member of the States Collegiate Athletics Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.). Talladega College offers seven intercollegiate sports teams: for women, basketball, softball, and volleyball; for men, baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer
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.
Church Affiliation United Church of Christ
Majors 17