Miles College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	883
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Fairfield, Alabama, Miles College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Miles College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Miles College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Miles College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Miles College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,714

Cost of attendance at Miles College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,714

Cost of attendance at Miles College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Miles College received on average $8,037 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,037

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	310	79%	$5,440	$1,686,479
Other Federal Grant	310	79%	$6,197	$1,921,073
State Grant/Scholarships	142	36%	$1,223	$173,687
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	121	31%	$5,339	$646,018
Total Grant & Scholarships	341	87%	$8,037	$2,740,778

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Miles College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Miles College students is 23.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.7%.

23.9%

African American 24.1% 97 students
white 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Miles College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Miles College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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