Miles College

5500 Myron Massey Blvd, Fairfield, AL 35064

http://www.miles.edu/

School Description

Provided by Miles College

Miles College-a senior, liberal arts, church-related College with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and in the tradition of the Historically Black Colleges-motivates and directs its students to seek holistic development that leads to intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and service-oriented lives. Guided by these core values, the Miles College education involves students in rigorous study of the liberal arts as preparation for work and life-long learning; in the acquisition of verbal, technological and cultural literacy; and in critical community participation-all as a prelude to responsible citizenship in the global society which they will help to shape.

Miles College offers Bachelor Degree programs with majors in Accounting, Biology, Biology Education, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Communications, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Science, Language Arts Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Political Science, Social Science Education and Social Work.

Miles College is physically located within the city limits of Fairfield, Alabama and is just two blocks from the western-most city limit of Birmingham. Throughout its history, Miles has maintained and continues to maintain an ‘open’ admissions policy that invites all students with a high school education who demonstrate the potential for and commitment to earning a baccalaureate degree.

While many smaller colleges have faced declining enrollment, Miles College has been ranked as the fastest growing United Negro College Fund (UNCF) member in the nation. The geographic diversity among our students: 36% of our first time students are residents of Alabama, 14% from Georgia, 7% from each of Illinois and Florida, 6% from California and the remaining 30% from 27 additional states.

Alumni of Miles College number 5,200 in the state of Alabama and 4,600 of those live in greater Birmingham contributing to its progress as leading educators, preachers, business executives, entrepreneurs, politicians and community leaders. The mobility of our alumni is evidenced by the growing demographic diversity of our students and leads to the belief that the impact of a Miles College education is widening the scope of enriched contributions throughout society. We are proud to continue a long standing tradition to educate students who otherwise could not attend college because of their lack of academic preparation, test scores or their lack of funds while also providing an honors curriculum for academically gifted students.

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Miles College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Miles College is a historically black college founded in 1905. Located in six miles (10 km) west of Birmingham, Alabama in Fairfield, Alabama, it is a private liberal arts institution of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME Church). Miles College is also a member of the United Negro College Fund.

History

Miles College began organization efforts in 1898 and was founded in 1905 by the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. It was chartered as Miles Memorial College, in honor of Bishop William H. Miles. In 1941 the name was changed to Miles College.

Academics and demographics

Miles is also accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (for the awarding of baccalaureate degrees), the Alabama State Department of Education, and the Council of Social Work Education. Miles College offers 25 bachelor degrees in the following divisions: Business and Accounting, Communications, Education, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Administration

Their current president is Dr. George French, Jr., a graduate of University of Louisville and Miles Law School.

Campus

The college sits on where there are over 16 facilities. Recently, Miles College purchased the Lloyd Noland Hospital site which will increase the size of the campus to .

Sloan Field is named after the college's 13th president, Albert J. H. Sloan II.

Student activities

The college has organizations as Student Government Association, Academic Clubs, religious organizations, National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, general interest clubs as well as the Gospel/Concert Choirs.

Marching band

The Miles College band is known as the Purple Marching Machine (PMM). The Purple Marching Machine was established in 1996, under the guidance of Prof. Arthur Means Jr. With 200+ Members in the band. The current band director is now Mr. Donlad Crawford

Athletics

Miles currently has a sports program which include: basketball, football, volleyball, track, baseball, softball and cross country. Their mascot is the Golden Bears.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Christian Methodist Episcopal
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Golden Bears

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,660
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,826
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Degree Programs at Miles College

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Environmental Science
        A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Management Science
        A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models.
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  • Communication & Media

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  • Education

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      • Biology Teacher Education
        This program empowers individuals to share their passion for biology by enabling them to teach biology programs at various educational levels.
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      • Early Childhood Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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      • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.
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      • Mathematics Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.
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      • Social Science Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
      A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
        A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 97%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Caucasian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 64%
Out-of-State 36%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Alabama 64%
Georgia 12%
Louisiana 6%
Florida 4%
Illinois 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 45%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 5,826    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 5,408    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 418    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,313 98%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 204 75%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,673 30%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,627 95%  
Any Aid:
  98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00

College Advice

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Best Answer

There is no specific semester. They conduct rush in both the fall and spring. Only semester they are conducted is in the Summer.

Question: Is Miles College a good choice for a school?

IT DOESNT HAVE TO BEEN LIKE ACADEMICALLY THE BEST BUT I WANT TO KNOW WILL I BE GOOD IN MY FUTURE IF I GRADUATE FROM THERE OF COURSE WITH GOOD GRADES. WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK????
12 months ago

Best Answer

I think you will do very well there. Most students are very happy and seem to succeed after graduation. Just be careful not to get into bad habits there. Such as too much partying, etc. There is a real culture at Miles that over-emphasizes party scene. If you want to succeed after graduation, you should work, work, work.

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Miles College
Fairfield, AL 35064
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