Stillman College

www.stillman.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,548

2021 Average Net Price

$14,760

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.29%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75.8%

1,190 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

728

88.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

14.7%

34 Graduates

About

Stillman College is a higher education institution located in Tuscaloosa County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Stillman College were General Business (31 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (19 degrees), and General Psychology (19 degrees).

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stillman College. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (112 degrees), 11.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stillman College is $9,548, which is $−18,957 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Stillman College is $9,548, which is $−18,957 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,760.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Stillman College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,548

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Stillman College was $9,548. The cost of tuition at Stillman College is $−18,957 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stillman College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,760

2021 Value

25.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Stillman College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,760. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Stillman College grew by 25.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stillman College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,054

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stillman College was of $10,054 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.37% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 50.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stillman College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Stillman College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.78% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stillman College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stillman College was 7.29%, which represents 24 out of the 329 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Stillman College received 1,190 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.25% annual growth. Out of those 1,190 applicants, 902 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.8% acceptance rate.

There were 728 students enrolled at Stillman College in 2021.

Stillman College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

902

Accepted Out of 1,190

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stillman College was 75.8% (902 admissions from 1,190 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 55.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.25%, while admissions grew by 32.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stillman College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Stillman College had a total enrollment of 728 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Stillman College is 643 students and the part-time enrollment is 85. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Stillman College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stillman College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.9% Black or African American, 5.91% White, 0.549% Hispanic or Latino, 0.549% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.137% Asian.

Students enrolled at Stillman College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (39.5%) and White Female (3.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stillman College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 728 students. The full-time enrollment at Stillman College is 643 and the part-time enrollment is 85. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Stillman College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stillman College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stillman College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Stillman College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stillman College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
676 enrolled students
White
43 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stillman College is 92.9% Black or African American, 5.91% White, 0.549% Hispanic or Latino, 0.549% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.137% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 34 more women than men received degrees from Stillman College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stillman College is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Stillman College is General Business (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (19 degrees) and General Psychology (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stillman College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (5 degrees awarded), Biology (19 degrees), and Psychology (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stillman College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,805,258 people), Secondary school teachers (498,130 people), Physicians (438,771 people), Education administrators (334,470 people), and Other managers (316,588 people).

The most specialized majors at Stillman College in 2021 are History (5 degrees awarded), Biology (19 degrees), Psychology (19 degrees), EDUCATION. (20 degrees), and Protective Services (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stillman College are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Stillman College are History (5 degrees awarded), Biology (19 degrees), Psychology (19 degrees), EDUCATION. (20 degrees), and Protective Services (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stillman College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,212,353 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (719,785 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (660,910 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (455,963 people), and Outpatient care centers (264,671 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stillman College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
31 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
19 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stillman College was General Business with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Stillman College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Stillman College, which is 0.564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (78).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stillman College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Stillman College in General Business, which is 0.938 times less than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Stillman College in General Biological Sciences, which is 18 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Stillman College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Stillman College is Female and Black or African American (25.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
112 degrees awarded
White
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stillman College is black or african american (112 degrees awarded). There were 11.2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
39 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stillman College is black or african american female (73 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (39 degrees).

Operations

Stillman College has an endowment valued at nearly $20.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40.8M (195%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Stillman College had a total salary expenditure of 23.2M. Stillman College employs 20 Associate professors, 19 Assistant professors and 5 Instructors. Most academics at Stillman College are Female Assistant professor (12), Male Associate professor (11), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stillman College are: Management, with 20 employees, Service, with 19 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Endowment

$20.9M

2021 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2020

Stillman College has an endowment valued at about $20.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Stillman College grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stillman College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11M

2021 Salaries

50%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Stillman College paid a median of $11M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($23.2M) and a 50% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.41M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Stillman College paid a total of $2.41M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stillman College were Associate professor with 20 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stillman College were Management with 20 employees, Service with 19 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stillman College was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Stillman College.