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Talladega College

Talladega College
627 West Battle Street
Talladega, AL 35160

Official telephone: (256) 761-6100
Fax number: (256) 362-2268

Website: www.talladega.edu


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Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 252 men, 299 women, 551 total
Full-time undergraduates: 223 men, 233 women, 456 total
Part-time undergraduates: 29 men, 66 women, 95 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 43%
First-year student breakdown:
90.6% Black (non-Hispanic)
7.9% Hispanic
1.6% White (non-Hispanic)
Undergraduate breakdown:
100.0% Black (non-Hispanic)

Talladega College
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 50 acres
City or town school is located in: Talladega, AL
Population of city/town: 80,279
Nearest major city: Birmingham
Distance of nearest major city: 55 miles
Population of nearest major city: 229,800

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (62%)
  • men's dorms (38%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 80%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 80%
Percent of students who live off campus: 20%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 35%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, dress/hair code, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 219
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Fine arts center, chapel.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
birth control, career, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
tape recorders, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 75%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 4
Percent of men who join fraternities: 10%
Number of social sororities on campus: 4
Percent of women who join sororities: 30%
Student activities:
student government, literary magazine, yearbook
Number of honor societies: 3
Total number of registered organizations: 41
Campus-based religious organizations:
Faith Outreach
Minority student organizations:
Black Musician Association, NAACP
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Choir, Little Theatre, student activities council, Coronation of Miss TC, Dega Day, pre-alumni group, departmental and special-interest groups. German, biology, math, and social work clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Wilberto Ramos,
Athletic Director
School colors: crimson and blue
Athletic conference memberships: United States Collegiate Athletic Association

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 20%
Athletic facilities:
gymnasium, baseball field, tennis court

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Birmingham (50 miles)
Nearest other airport: Atlanta (125 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Birmingham (50 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Birmingham (50 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: no
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 45% immediately, 54% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Alabama A&M University, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Florida State University, Georgia State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Jacksonville State University, Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, New York University, Ohio State University--Columbus, Pennsylvania State University--Great Valley, Tuskegee University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama--Birmingham, University of Alabama--Huntsville, University of Montevallo, University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 60% within six months of graduation, 75% within one year of graduation, 85% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Honda Corporation of Alabama.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Arthur Shores, civil rights lawyer
  • Dr. William Harvey, president, Hampton University.



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