Stillman College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5886 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1626 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1540 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #2 of 2 | In Tuscaloosa |
| #6308 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6417 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6650 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 731
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- stillman.edu
Stillman College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Stillman College has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 57% | 65% |
| Applicants | 3,094 | 1,061 | 2,011 |
| Admissions | 1,926 | 608 | 1,308 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 134 | 69 | 65 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 6 | 8 |
579 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
152 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 644 (88%) |
|---|---|
| White | 46 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 23 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 12 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
| Hispanic | 2 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Stillman College is $15,152 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 | $14,804 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,955 |
| $48-75K | $20,841 |
| $75-110K | $15,872 |
| $110K+ | $19,343 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,026 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,026 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,026 |
| Fee in-district | $2,100 |
| Fee in-state | $2,100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 647 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,812 |
| Room charge | $3,404 |
| Meal charge | $5,408 |
Stillman College majors
Stillman College has granted 121 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Stillman College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 27 |
| Psychology, General | 26 |
| General Studies | 20 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 9 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Journalism | 2 |
| Music Performance, General | 2 |
| Chemistry, General | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 121 |
Stillman College has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 18% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Stillman College has published 145 scientific papers with 1,626 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Physics, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 12 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 | 5 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 |
| 2001 | 2 | 13 |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 |
| 2006 | 5 | 23 |
| 2007 | 1 | 27 |
| 2008 | 5 | 33 |
| 2009 | 7 | 45 |
| 2010 | 1 | 29 |
| 2011 | 1 | 38 |
| 2012 | 3 | 37 |
| 2013 | 4 | 32 |
| 2014 | 7 | 50 |
| 2015 | 4 | 74 |
| 2016 | 7 | 79 |
| 2017 | 2 | 89 |
| 2018 | 5 | 88 |
| 2019 | 5 | 147 |
| 2020 | 13 | 104 |
| 2021 | 7 | 129 |
| 2022 | 6 | 124 |
| 2023 | 10 | 118 |
| 2024 | 9 | 106 |
| 2025 | 4 | 88 |
Notable alumni
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William Henry Sheppard
- Occupations
- missionary
- Biography
-
William Henry Sheppard was one of the earliest African Americans to become a missionary for the Presbyterian Church. He spent 20 years in Africa, primarily in and around the Congo Free State, and is best known for his efforts to publicize the atrocities committed against the Kuba and other Congolese peoples by King Leopold II's Force Publique.
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Gilbert Johnson
- Occupations
- soldier
- Biography
-
Sergeant Major Gilbert Hubert "Hashmark" Johnson was one of the first African Americans to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and one of the first African American drill instructors in the Marine Corps. Johnson was known as “Hashmark” because he had more service stripes than rank stripes. He retired in 1959 after 32 years of service in the U.S. armed forces, including 17 years as a Marine.
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Brian Witherspoon
- Occupations
- athletics competitorbaseball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Brian Witherspoon is an American former professional football who was a cornerback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stillman Tigers and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008. After his football career, he became a track and field runner.
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Teddy Keaton
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Teddy Keaton is an American football coach. He was most recently the head football coach for Clark Atlanta University, a position he held from 2024 until 2025. He was the head football coach for Allen University from 2018 to 2023. Keaton was born in Brewton, Alabama. Keaton previously served as the running backs coach of the Miles College Golden Bears. Keaton graduated from Stillman College in 1999 and served as an assistant coach under Theophilus Danzy through the 2004 season. From Stillman, he served as the defensive coordinator with the Odessa Roughnecks and as head coach of both the Lakeland Thunderbolts and Huntington Heroes arena football teams before returning to college coaching. He served as defensive backs coach for one season before becoming offensive coordinator at Webber International University between 2008–2010. On December 2, 2010, Keaton was hired to replace L. C. Cole as head coach at Stillman. After the 2015 season, Stillman discontinued its football program. Keaton's record at Stillman was 27 wins and 26 losses.
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Gerald Malinga
- Years
- 1957-.. (age 69)
- Biography
-
Major General Gerald Malinga is a South African Air Force officer, currently serving as Deputy Chief of the Air Force. Born 18 May 1957 in Johannesburg, he attended school in Soweto and became a student activist while still in high school. In 1975, he became a member of the Azanian People's Liberation Army.
General info
| Alternative names | SC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1876 |
| Colors | navy blue, vegas gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 180 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3601 Stillman Boulevard Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 2053494240 |