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Talladega College
Talladega College admits nearly everyone — 85.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Talladega College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Talladega College anchors the college town of Talladega, AL, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. The school maintains its United Church of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $79,800 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 701 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 54.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Talladega College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Talladega College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 85.4% who got into Talladega College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Talladega College received 8,900 applications and admitted 8,833 (99.2%), with 204 enrolling.
How Talladega College compares
| Talladega College | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.4% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,650 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $32,229 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Talladega College's median earnings are $32,229 — below the Alabama benchmark of $44,312. Weigh that against the $15,650 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Talladega College lists tuition at $15,650 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Talladega College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $15,650 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 701 undergraduates, Talladega College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Talladega College students — 30.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Talladega College?
Talladega College doesn't look at test scores; its 85.4% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Talladega College's acceptance rate?
99.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,833 admitted from 8,900 applicants.
How much does Talladega College cost?
At Talladega College, published tuition is $15,650 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Talladega College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Talladega College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $32,229 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Troy University — 96% admitted
- University of North Alabama — 87.3% admitted
- Marion Military Institute — 97% admitted
- Heritage Christian University — 90% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.