Miles College

Miles College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Fairfield, Alabama. Miles College was founded in 1905 and now enrolls around 1,738 students a year, including 1,738 undergrads. Miles College provides on-campus housing for up to 624 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Miles College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Miles College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Miles College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Miles College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Miles College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Miles College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Miles College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 23, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Miles College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	26%
Average GPA	2.5
Tuition	$11,164

Is Miles College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Miles College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

2008 Acceptance Rate for Miles College

It is not competitive to get into Miles College. Around 26% of applicants get into Miles College each year. Last year, 2,905 students applied to Miles College and 768 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Miles College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Miles College, around 60% return for the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Miles College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Miles College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2008, the total market value of the school endowment was $13.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Miles College spends about $4,196 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Miles College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Miles College meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Miles College full-time are awarded $6,702 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $17,500 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Miles College. Based on this information, how does Miles College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Miles College a good school for you?

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Where is Miles College?

Miles College is located in the suburban setting of Fairfield, Alabama.

If you want to see Miles College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 20/59 to Fairfield, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Miles College and Fairfield are like without leaving home.

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