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Talladega College

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Talladega College, Alabama's first private historically black liberal arts college, has been known for academic excellence for over 150 years. It is listed among the Princeton Review's Best Colleges in the Southeast; US News & World Report's best national liberal arts colleges, best HBCUs and Top Performers on Social Mobility; and Kiplinger's Best Value colleges and universities. Talladega is located in an historic district of the city of Talladega, Alabama. Its main campus includes 44 buildings on 50 acres, surrounded by the city and gently rolling woodlands. The College has an aggressive tradition of bringing the world to Talladega via workshops, forums and lectures presented by acclaimed artists, scientists, and political, business, and civic leaders.
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Academic programs

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Talladega College is test-optional because we support the holistic evaluation of our first-year candidates and we appreciate the many ways in which they can demonstrate their academic strengths and potential to succeed in college.  Students who are interested in applying to Talladega College as first year candidates must meet the following requirements for admission:
  • $25 Application Fee
  • Satisfactory completion of high school graduation requirements
  • Minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA required for admission consideration.
  • 3.0 unweighted GPA for Assured Admission
  • Requested Recommendations / Reports (ie., Counselor, Teachers)

Students are encouraged to apply to Talladega College by the Early Action I (November 15) or Early Action II (January 19) deadline.  Students whose application is complete by the applicable Early Action deadline will be given priority consideration for institutional scholarships and for the College's Honors Program. "Complete" means that the application and all required supporting documents needed to make an admissions decision have been submitted by the applicable deadline.

Note: Scholarship funds are subject to availability. FAFSA completion is strongly encouraged (since it is required for scholarships). FAFSA completion advisory does not apply to international students.

Transfer

Talladega College welcomes students who are exploring the opportunity to transfer and to continue their educational journey with us.  Students who are interested in transferring to Talladega College must meet the following requirements for admission:
  • $25 Application Fee
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Satisfactory completion of at least 24 semester / 36 quarter hours
  • If less than 24 semester / 36 quarter hours have been satisfactorily completed, the student must also meet the requirements for First year/Freshman admissions (ie., 3.0 unweighted GPA for assured admissions ... and a minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA for admissions consideration).
  • Provide official transcripts from all accredited colleges and/or universities attended
  • Provide Dean's Certification Form (International Transfers ONLY)  

Additional information

Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA.  Talladega's FAFSA ID is 001046.  

Note: All scholarships are Pell based and amounts are subject to change.  Recipients must complete the FAFSA each year.