Talladega College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5789 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1615 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1529 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 33 | In Alabama |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Church of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 782
- Graduates
- 55
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- talladega.brinkster.net
Talladega College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Talladega College has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% 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.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 8,900 | 2,891 | 6,009 |
| Admissions | 8,833 | 2,856 | 5,977 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 204 | 113 | 91 |
515 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
193 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 656 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 55 (7%) |
| White | 39 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Talladega College is $12,450 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 | $13,423 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,620 |
| $48-75K | $13,910 |
| $75-110K | $20,485 |
| $110K+ | $19,595 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,130 | $16,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,130 | $16,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,130 | $16,000 |
| Fee in-district | $3,520 | $1,753 |
| Fee in-state | $3,520 | $1,753 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,520 | $1,753 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 800 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $6,860 |
Talladega College majors
Talladega College has granted 144 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs and 41 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Talladega College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 45 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 36 | |
| Psychology, General | 23 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 144 | 41 |
Talladega College has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 66% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Talladega College has published 97 scientific papers with 722 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 32 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 11 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 | 16 |
| 2007 | 4 | 12 |
| 2008 | 0 | 28 |
| 2009 | 1 | 29 |
| 2010 | 1 | 30 |
| 2011 | 5 | 17 |
| 2012 | 1 | 19 |
| 2013 | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 |
| 2015 | 2 | 24 |
| 2016 | 1 | 30 |
| 2017 | 0 | 35 |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 |
| 2019 | 2 | 52 |
| 2020 | 1 | 38 |
| 2021 | 1 | 37 |
| 2022 | 1 | 39 |
| 2023 | 7 | 51 |
| 2024 | 4 | 78 |
Talladega College alumni
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Deion Sanders
- Enrolled in Talladega College
- Studied in 2020
- Occupations
- American football coachbaseball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Deion Luwynn Sanders Sr. is an American football coach and former player who is the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. Nicknamed "Prime Time" and "Coach Prime", he played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens. Sanders was also a outfielder for nine seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and San Francisco Giants. He won two Super Bowl titles and made one World Series appearance in 1992, making him the only athlete to play in a Super Bowl and World Series.
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Nikema Williams
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nikema Natassha Williams is an American politician serving as the representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district and as Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia. The district includes almost three-quarters of Atlanta. She was a member of the Georgia State Senate for the 39th district from 2017 to 2021. Williams served as one of 16 electors for Georgia in the Electoral College following the 2020 United States presidential election.
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Brenda Snipes
- Occupations
- teacherofficial
- Biography
-
Brenda Calhoun Snipes was an American public official who was the Supervisor of Elections for Broward County, Florida. She was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2003. Snipes was registered as a Democrat.
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Nikky Finney
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Nikky Finney is an American poet. She was the Guy Davenport Endowed Professor of English at the University of Kentucky for twenty years. In 2013, she accepted a position at the University of South Carolina as the John H. Bennett, Jr. Chair in Southern Letters and Literature. An alumna of Talladega College, and author of four books of poetry and a short-story cycle, Finney is an advocate for social justice and cultural preservation. Her honors include the 2011 National Book Award for her collection Head Off & Split. Finney is a member of The Wintergreen Women Writers Collective.
General info
| Alternative names | TC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | An Education of Distinction |
| Colors | crimson, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 240 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 627 West Battle Street Talladega, Alabama, 35160 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 2567616100 |