Programs of
Study Offered
12

Stillman College is a small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 1,030 students enrolled.
This school was originated in 1876 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in
Tuscaloosa,
Alabama.
Stillman College is one of the
Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU)
Stillman College will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree.
According to government data, out of 5,224 applications 2,367 were accepted (45%), so it is relatively easy to enroll at Stillman College.
FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
The undergraduate application fee at Stillman College is $50.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; additionally, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to the school.
The college accepts your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
If you plan to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Stillman College is 001044.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
It is quite easy to get a loan at Stillman College, as 77% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $2,600.
Stillman College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 12 programs including Computer Science, History, Mathematics, and Music.
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 : 1
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Stillman College is low at 57% (close to Alabama average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Stillman College is very low: 19%.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
B+
Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - about $11,600 a year. The additional fees at Stillman College not covered by tuition are close to $1,300 per academic year; which makes it a total of $12,900 per year.
Stillman College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Stillman College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Stillman College helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Stillman College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Stillman College accommodates roughly 1,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: about $2,900 annually.
According to the recent data, Stillman College is a safe school. Read the details about safety at Stillman College in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities around Stillman College are
Bessemer,
Montevallo,
Fairfield,
Marion, and
Birmingham.
If you would like to obtain more details about applying to Stillman College, call this school's general information office at (205) 349-4240 or check
Stillman College Website.