Miles College

Miles College Overview

Miles College is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Fairfield, Alabama. Miles College was founded in 1905 and the school now enrolls around 1,440 students per year, including 1,440 undergrads. Miles College provides housing for up to 624 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 9, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Miles College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Miles College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Miles College has both 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.

2022 Miles College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	26%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.5
Tuition	$11,164
Percent of Need Met	75%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$6,702

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Is Miles College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

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

Miles College Acceptance Rate 2022

Miles College is not competitive to get into. Miles College admitted 26% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 2,905 students applied to Miles College and 768 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Miles College

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

Around 60% of students who start at Miles College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Miles College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Miles College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Miles College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 2021, the total market value of Miles College's 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

Tuition 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 2022 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 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

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 someone else! So ask yourself: Is Miles College a good school for you?

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Where is Miles College Located?

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

If you are interested in seeing Miles College for yourself, be sure to 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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