Miles College
Miles College is a private university in Fairfield, Alabama, enrolling about 1,155 students. Federal completion data covers about 22 program areas at this campus. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,627 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,314
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,271 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,155 96.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 15.80%
Miles College: what the data shows
Common questions about Miles College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Miles College?
Miles College is located in Fairfield, AL (ZIP 35064-2621).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Miles College public or private?
Miles College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Miles College cost?
Published tuition: $13,314.
Average net price after aid: $14,271.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,907 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,677 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,747 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,889 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,256.
How big is Miles College?
Total enrollment: 1,155 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Miles College?
150%-time completion rate: 15.80%.
First-year retention: 56.2%.
What do graduates of Miles College earn?
Median earnings: $25,822 six years after entry; $32,627 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $31,217.
71.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Miles College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (152 completions)
- CIP 520201 (35 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (23 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (15 completions)
- CIP 099999 (11 completions)
- CIP 110901 (11 completions)
- Social Work (10 completions)
- CIP 529999 (9 completions)
- General Psychology (6 completions)
- Social Sciences (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Miles College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 15.80%; median earnings $32,627 at 10 years; net price $14,271. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$13,314
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Miles College was $13,314.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,271
2024 Value
In 2024 Miles College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,271.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,084 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,271 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,256 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Miles College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
71.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
72.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Miles College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Miles College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,454 | $11,454 | $15,217 |
| 2014 | $11,604 | $11,604 | $16,694 |
| 2015 | $11,604 | $11,604 | $15,711 |
| 2016 | $11,604 | $11,604 | $16,472 |
| 2017 | $11,794 | $11,794 | $15,867 |
| 2018 | $12,132 | $12,132 | $15,248 |
| 2019 | $12,464 | $12,464 | $14,303 |
| 2020 | $12,714 | $12,714 | $14,912 |
| 2021 | $12,714 | $12,714 | $14,880 |
| 2022 | $12,714 | $12,714 | $13,259 |
| 2023 | $12,714 | $12,714 | $14,514 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Miles College in 2024 is 1,155 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.34% 100% Completion Time
15.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.34% of students graduating from Miles College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Miles College.
Return on Investment
$31,217 Median Student Debt
$32,627 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
95.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
471.56% Return on Investment
9.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Miles College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 35 completions
General Biological Sciences: 23 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 15 completions
CIP 09.9999: 11 completions
CIP 11.0901: 11 completions
Social Work: 10 completions
CIP 52.9999: 9 completions
General Psychology: 6 completions
Social Sciences: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 152 completions
Most popular programs at Miles College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Miles College graduates.
About
Miles College is a private non-profit institution located in Fairfield, AL, offering 22 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,155 students. The institution maintains a 15.80% graduation rate. Approximately 71.94% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Fairfield, AL 35064-2621
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 15.80% graduation rate at Miles College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Miles College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $13,314 and average net price is $14,271 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Miles College earn?
Median earnings are $25,822 six years after entry and $32,627 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Miles College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 15.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Miles College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,217.
How big is Miles College?
Total enrollment is about 1,155 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Miles College public or private?
Miles College is a private nonprofit institution located in Fairfield, AL.
Is Miles College an HBCU?
Yes. Miles College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Miles College a tribal college?
No. Miles College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Miles College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Miles College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.0%).
Is Miles College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Miles College: Christian Methodist Episcopal.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.