| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Christian Methodist Episcopal |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Golden Bears |
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.
< CollapseMiles College is a historically black college founded in 1905. Located in Fairfield, Alabama, it is a private liberal arts institution of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church (CME Church). Miles College is also a member of the United Negro College Fund.
Miles College offers degrees in education, business, biology, and in various sciences. According to a recent non-profit organization, Miles College ranks 4th in the nation for graduating black college students.
Recently, Miles College purchased an old Birmingham hospital which doubled the size of the campus to 76 acres.
Their current president is Dr. George French, Jr.
The college band is known as the Miles Purple Marching Machine (PMM). They are directed by Donald Crawford, recognized in the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
Their mascot is the Golden Bears.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 45% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
