Stillman College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Stillman College is a private university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, enrolling about 706 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 62.25% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,421 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,126
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,258 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 62.25% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 706 89.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 41.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 23.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 856
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,440
- Room & Board: $9,640 annual estimate
Stillman College: what the data shows
Common questions about Stillman College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Stillman College?
Stillman College is located in Tuscaloosa, AL (ZIP 35401).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Stillman College public or private?
Stillman College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Stillman College cost?
Published tuition: $12,126.
Average net price after aid: $15,258.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,804 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,955 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,841 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,872 |
| $110,001+ | $19,343 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,504.
How hard is it to get into Stillman College?
Admission rate: 62.25%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Stillman College?
Total enrollment: 706 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 856 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Stillman College?
150%-time completion rate: 25.00%.
First-year retention: 52.8%.
What do graduates of Stillman College earn?
Median earnings: $29,790 six years after entry; $35,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,067.
76.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Stillman College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (27 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- General Studies (20 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (15 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (9 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (8 completions)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching (5 completions)
- Journalism (2 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (2 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Stillman College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 62.25%; completion rate 25.00%; median earnings $35,421 at 10 years; net price $15,258. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,126
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stillman College was $12,126.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,258
2024 Value
In 2024 Stillman College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,258.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,032 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,258 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$48,504 4-Year Tuition
$9,640 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,766 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$91,064 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Stillman College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.36% 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 Stillman 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 Stillman 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 | $15,901 | $15,901 | $17,473 |
| 2014 | $15,865 | $15,865 | $17,002 |
| 2015 | $10,418 | $10,418 | $16,988 |
| 2016 | $10,418 | $10,418 | $15,337 |
| 2017 | $10,792 | $10,792 | $13,884 |
| 2018 | $11,092 | $11,092 | $13,857 |
| 2019 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $18,352 |
| 2020 | $11,322 | $11,322 | $19,846 |
| 2021 | $11,392 | $11,392 | $17,127 |
| 2022 | $11,392 | $11,392 | $16,085 |
| 2023 | $11,392 | $11,392 | $12,272 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62.25% Acceptance Rate
2,440 Total Applicants
1,811 Students Admitted
200 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.04% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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 & Student Demographics
Stillman College reported total enrollment of about 706 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (88.8%), White (5.8%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.3%). About 76.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Stillman College in 2024 is 706 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 856 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.8%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 88.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.19% 100% Completion Time
25.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.19% of students graduating from Stillman College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Psychology, General: 27% male / 73% female
- General Studies: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Stillman College.
Return on Investment
$29,067 Median Student Debt
$35,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
82.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
480.37% Return on Investment
8.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Stillman College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 27 completions
2. Psychology, General: 26 completions
3. General Studies: 20 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 15 completions
5. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 9 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 8 completions
7. Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: 5 completions
8. Journalism: 2 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Stillman College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Stillman College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Stillman College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,164
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,653
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Stillman College is a private non-profit institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 706 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (88.8%), White (5.8%), Non-Resident Alien (3.3%). The admission rate is 62.25%. The 150%-time completion rate is 25.00%. Approximately 76.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.00% graduation rate at Stillman 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stillman College located?
Stillman College is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is Stillman College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Stillman College is 62.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,440 applicants and 1,811 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Stillman College cost?
Reported tuition is $12,126 and average net price is $15,258 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,640 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Stillman College?
Stillman College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 856 students, Black or African American (88.8%), White (5.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Stillman College?
About 41.1% of students at Stillman College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Stillman College earn?
Median earnings are $29,790 six years after entry and $35,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Stillman College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Stillman College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,067.
Is Stillman College public or private?
Stillman College is a private nonprofit institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Is Stillman College an HBCU?
Yes. Stillman College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Stillman College a tribal college?
No. Stillman College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Stillman College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Stillman College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.3%).
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
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
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.