Talladega College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$12,130
2021 Average Net Price
$13,163
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
8.33%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
1,203
88.2% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
24.6%
58 Graduates

About

Talladega College is a higher education institution located in Talladega County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Talladega College were General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), General Psychology (22 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (22 degrees).

In 2021, 147 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Talladega College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (133 degrees), 44.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Talladega College is $12,130, which is $−16,375 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Talladega College is $12,130, which is $−16,375 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,163.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Talladega College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,130
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Talladega College was $12,130. The cost of tuition at Talladega College is $−16,375 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Average Net Price

$13,163
2021 Value
23.4%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Talladega College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,163. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Talladega College grew by 23.4%.

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Other Student Expenses

$4,952
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Talladega College was of $4,952 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 23.6% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

82%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Talladega College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 18% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
8.33%
2019 Default Rate
26
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Talladega College was 8.33%, which represents 26 out of the 312 total borrowers.

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Talladega College had a total enrollment of 1,203 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Talladega College is 1,061 students and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 88.2% of students enrolled at Talladega College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Talladega College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85% Black or African American, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% White, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0831% Asian, and 0.0831% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Talladega College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (40.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (71.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.8%) and White Female (1.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Talladega College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,203 students. The full-time enrollment at Talladega College is 1,061 and the part-time enrollment is 142. This means that 88.2% of students enrolled at Talladega College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

60%
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 Talladega College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Talladega College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    1,022 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    53 enrolled students
  3. White
    35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Talladega College is 85% Black or African American, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, 2.91% White, 1.33% Two or More Races, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0831% Asian, and 0.0831% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (0.914%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 35 more women than men received degrees from Talladega College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Talladega College is black or african american (133 degrees awarded). There were 44.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Talladega College is General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (22 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (22 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Talladega College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (22 degrees awarded), Psychology (22 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Talladega College are Software developers (521,932 people), Physicians (424,528 people), Other managers (325,775 people), Social workers, all other (265,504 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (217,625 people).

The most specialized majors at Talladega College in 2021 are Protective Services (22 degrees awarded), Psychology (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Biology (13 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Talladega College are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Talladega College are Protective Services (22 degrees awarded), Psychology (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Biology (13 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Talladega College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (710,612 people), Computer Systems Design (636,957 people), Elementary & secondary schools (628,140 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (515,310 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (432,075 people).

The most specialized majors at Talladega College are Protective Services (22 degrees awarded), Psychology (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Biology (13 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Talladega College.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 40 degree-majors awarded
  2. 22 degree-majors awarded
  3. 22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Talladega College was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

56
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
91
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Talladega College, which is 0.615 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Talladega College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.818 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Talladega College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.22 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

14%
100% Completion Time
36%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Talladega College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Female
Highest Graduation Rate (38.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Talladega College is Female and Black or African American (38.1% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.17% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. Black or African American
    133 degrees awarded
  2. Two or More Races
    3 degrees awarded
  3. White
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Talladega College is black or african american (133 degrees awarded). There were 44.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. Black or African American Female
    85 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    48 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races Female
    2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Talladega College is black or african american female (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (48 degrees).

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Talladega College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 37.8k (1.27%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Talladega College had a total salary expenditure of 25.5M. Talladega College employs 26 Assistant professors, 6 Associate professors and 5 Instructors. Most academics at Talladega College are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (12), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Talladega College are: Management, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Endowment

$2.99M
2021 Endowment
16.6%
growth from 2020

Talladega College has an endowment valued at about $2.99M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Talladega College grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$8.21M
2021 Salaries
5.28%
growth from 2020

In 2021, Talladega College paid a median of $8.21M in salaries, which represents 32.2% of their overall expenditure ($25.5M) and a 5.28% growth from the previous year.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$2.27M
Instructional Salaries
38
Number of Employees

In 2021, Talladega College paid a total of $2.27M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

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

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
26 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Talladega College were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 6 employees, and Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Talladega College were Management with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Assistant professor
  3. Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Talladega College was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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