Miles College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3923 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1096 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1024 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #716 of 2,294 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Methodist Episcopal
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,151
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.miles.edu
Miles College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Miles College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
436 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
98 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Miles College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1095 (95%) |
|---|---|
| White | 29 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 21 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0.2%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Miles College is $14,633 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,517 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,076 |
| $48-75K | $15,789 |
| $75-110K | $19,804 |
| $110K+ | $20,491 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,164 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,164 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,164 |
| Fee in-district | $1,550 |
| Fee in-state | $1,550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 882 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,570 |
| Room charge | $4,182 |
| Meal charge | $3,388 |
Miles College majors
Miles College has granted 145 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Miles College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 20 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 18 |
| Social Work | 17 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 16 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| Child Development | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 |
| History, General | 4 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 145 |
Miles College has a graduation rate of 26%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 19% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Miles College has published 2,150 scientific papers with 55,257 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 85 | 1130 |
| 1993 | 130 | 1214 |
| 1994 | 131 | 1269 |
| 1995 | 86 | 1389 |
| 1996 | 29 | 1439 |
| 1997 | 21 | 1440 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1488 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1403 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1496 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1416 |
| 2002 | 9 | 1291 |
| 2003 | 8 | 1279 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1295 |
| 2005 | 17 | 1223 |
| 2006 | 12 | 1224 |
| 2007 | 15 | 1180 |
| 2008 | 25 | 1157 |
| 2009 | 17 | 1242 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1234 |
| 2011 | 16 | 1267 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1351 |
| 2013 | 28 | 1395 |
| 2014 | 22 | 1345 |
| 2015 | 23 | 1369 |
| 2016 | 27 | 1288 |
| 2017 | 29 | 1200 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1238 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1332 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1481 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1531 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1282 |
| 2023 | 43 | 1315 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1068 |
Notable alumni
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Autherine Lucy
- Occupations
- teachermilitant
- Biography
-
Autherine Juanita Lucy was an American activist who was the first African-American student to attend the University of Alabama, in 1956. Her expulsion from the institution later that year led to the university's President Oliver Carmichael's resignation. Years later, the University admitted her as a master's student and in 2010 a clock tower was erected in her honor on its campus.
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Richard Arrington, Jr
- Occupations
- entomologistpoliticianzoologist
- Biography
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Richard Arrington Jr. was the first African American mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama (U.S.) and the second African American on the City Council. He served on the council for two terms from 1971 to 1979 and was mayor of the city for 20 years from 1979 to 1999. While in office as mayor and on the City Council, Arrington worked to end police brutality, rebuild the city's economy, and promote equality for all minorities. Throughout his political career, Arrington faced racial harassment and multiple investigations by the FBI and IRS for the changes he made to the city. He replaced David Vann as mayor and, upon retiring after five terms in office, installed then-City Council president William A. Bell as interim mayor. Bell went on to lose the next election to Bernard Kincaid.
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Bernard Kincaid
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Bernard Kincaid is an American politician who is the former mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, elected in 1999. In 2007 he was defeated in a bid for re-election, winning only 8% of votes. He was succeeded by Larry Langford.
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Juandalynn Givan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Juandalynn Deleathia "Lee Lee" Givan is an American lawyer and politician. She serves as a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, where she represents Jefferson County.
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Bennett M. Stewart
- Occupations
- university teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Bennett McVey Stewart was an American politician who as a part of the Democratic party served as a U.S. representative from Illinois (1979–1981) and as a member of the Chicago City Council (1971–1979).
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Cleopatra Tucker
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Cleopatra Gibson Tucker is an American Democratic Party politician, who has represented the 28th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2008.
General info
| Alternative names | MC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Motto | Knowledge and Peace and Love for all |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 230 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5500 Myron Massey Blvd Fairfield, Alabama, 35064-2621 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 20592910001645 |