Talladega College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Talladega College is a private research university in Talladega, Alabama, enrolling about 701 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 85.42% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,229 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,650
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,560 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 85.42% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 701 99.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 39.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 12.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 769
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,900
- Room & Board: $6,704 annual estimate
Talladega College: what the data shows
Common questions about Talladega College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Talladega College?
Talladega College is located in Talladega, AL (ZIP 35160).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Talladega College public or private?
Talladega College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Talladega College cost?
Published tuition: $15,650.
Average net price after aid: $15,560.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,835 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,385 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,680 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,723 |
| $110,001+ | $22,348 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $62,600.
How hard is it to get into Talladega College?
Admission rate: 85.42%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Talladega College?
Total enrollment: 701 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 769 students.
Graduate enrollment: 59 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Talladega College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.91%.
First-year retention: 54.4%.
What do graduates of Talladega College earn?
Median earnings: $22,613 six years after entry; $32,229 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $28,500.
66.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Talladega College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (48 completions)
- Psychology, General (25 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (16 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (9 completions)
- Biology Teacher Education (7 completions)
- Social Work (6 completions)
- Computer Science (5 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other (5 completions)
- Sociology, General (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Talladega College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 85.42%; completion rate 30.91%; median earnings $32,229 at 10 years; net price $15,560. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$15,650
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Talladega College was $15,650.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,560
2024 Value
In 2024 Talladega College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,560.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,240 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,560 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$62,600 4-Year Tuition
$6,704 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,554 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,216 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Talladega College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
63.55% 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 Talladega 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 Talladega 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 | $11,492 | $11,492 | $9,062 |
| 2014 | $12,509 | $12,509 | $12,629 |
| 2015 | $12,510 | $12,510 | $13,674 |
| 2016 | $12,340 | $12,340 | $14,042 |
| 2017 | $12,340 | $12,340 | $15,281 |
| 2018 | $13,571 | $13,571 | $14,988 |
| 2019 | $13,846 | $13,846 | $15,661 |
| 2020 | $13,866 | $13,866 | $19,863 |
| 2021 | $13,886 | $13,886 | $13,575 |
| 2022 | $13,866 | $13,866 | $13,128 |
| 2023 | $15,650 | $15,650 | $13,461 |
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
85.42% Acceptance Rate
8,900 Total Applicants
8,833 Students Admitted
204 First-Time Students Enrolled
2.31% 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
Talladega College reported total enrollment of about 701 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 59% male and 41% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (67.3%), Non-Resident Alien (14.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). About 66.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Talladega College in 2024 is 701 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 769 students. Graduate enrollment is about 59 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.4%
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 67.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
20.36% 100% Completion Time
30.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 20.36% of students graduating from Talladega College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Psychology, General: 20% male / 80% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 37% male / 63% 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 Talladega College.
Return on Investment
$28,500 Median Student Debt
$32,229 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
88.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
417.82% Return on Investment
8.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Talladega College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 48 completions
2. Psychology, General: 25 completions
3. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 19 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 16 completions
5. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 9 completions
6. Biology Teacher Education: 7 completions
7. Social Work: 6 completions
8. Computer Science: 5 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Talladega College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Talladega College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Talladega College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,650
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,403
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Talladega College is a private non-profit institution located in Talladega, 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 Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Enrollment is approximately 701 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (67.3%), Non-Resident Alien (14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). The admission rate is 85.42%. The 150%-time completion rate is 30.91%. Approximately 66.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Talladega, AL 35160
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.91% graduation rate at Talladega 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 Talladega College located?
Talladega College is located in Talladega, AL.
What is Talladega College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Talladega College is 85.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,900 applicants and 8,833 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Talladega College cost?
Reported tuition is $15,650 and average net price is $15,560 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,704 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Talladega College?
Talladega College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 769 students, Black or African American (67.3%), Non-Resident Alien (14.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Talladega College?
About 39.8% of students at Talladega College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Talladega College earn?
Median earnings are $22,613 six years after entry and $32,229 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Talladega College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Talladega College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $28,500.
Is Talladega College public or private?
Talladega College is a private nonprofit institution located in Talladega, AL.
Is Talladega College an HBCU?
Yes. Talladega College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Talladega College a tribal college?
No. Talladega College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Talladega College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Talladega College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.4%).
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
- 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.