Alabama · Tuscaloosa

Stillman College

A private liberal arts college in Tuscaloosa founded in 1876 by the Presbyterian Church to train Black ministers.

4-year, PrivateFounded 1876

Snapshot

At a glance

Undergraduate enrollment

706

Admission rate

62%

Retention (first-year)

53%

Completion (150% of time)

25%

Pell recipients

76%

Black undergraduate share

89%

These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.

Student body

Undergraduate composition

Black

89%

Hispanic

0%

White

6%

Asian

0%

American Indian / Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

0%

Two or more races

0%

Nonresident

3%

Unknown

1%

Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.

Costs

Tuition and financial aid

Tuition, in-state

$12,126

Tuition, out-of-state

$12,126

Median federal loan debt

$16,000

Federal loan recipients

67%

Pell recipients

76%

Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.

Outcomes

Earnings, retention, and completion

Median earnings, 6 years

$29,790

Median earnings, 10 years

$35,421

Median debt

$16,000

Retention

53%

Completion

25%

Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.

Institution

Campus and classification

Accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Campus setting

City: midsize

Carnegie basic

Baccalaureate colleges: diverse fields

Undergraduate profile

Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in

Size and setting

Very small four-year, highly residential

Average faculty salary

$6,164 monthly

Full-time faculty share

58%

DOE unit ID

102270

These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.

19 programs

Academic programs

Bachelor · 19

  • Biology, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Chemistry
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Fine and Studio Arts
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Psychology, General
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.