Overview
Founded in 1867 by formerly enslaved individuals Thomas Tarrant and William Savery with support from the American Missionary Association, Talladega College is the oldest private historically Black liberal arts college in Alabama. The institution emerged from Reconstruction-era efforts to provide education to freedmen and has since built a reputation for producing generations of Black professionals, scholars, and civic leaders. It is perhaps best known for the Amistad Murals by Hale Woodruff housed in Savery Library, depicting the 1839 Amistad slave ship revolt and the college's own founding story.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Talladega, Alabama |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Total students | 600 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 45% |
| Graduation rate | 30% |
| Average starting salary | $36,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $13,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,500 |
| Room & board | $8,500 |
| Average financial aid | $14,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 95% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 780-950 |
| ACT range | 15-18 |
| Average GPA | 2.80 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Social Work
- Mathematics
- History
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.