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Talladega College

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Talladega College is Alabama’s oldest, private, historically Black, liberal arts institution. For more than 136 years, Talladega College has been committed to providing individuals with a first-rate education based on academic excellence, leadership development and services to benefit mankind. Talladega has a proven track record of providing a solid foundation for its graduates. The College has been nationally ranked for its success in producing graduates who pursue post-baccalaureate degrees and professional certifications in their various occupations.

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School Overview:

	Talladega College
County	Talladega County, AL
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	339 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	29 students

Total Enrollment	368 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	660 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	96%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	78%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$4,791
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	24%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$8,647
% Students Receiving Loans	77%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,962

School Notes:

Alabama’s oldest, private, historically black, liberal arts college continues to offer a unique undergraduate educational experience. We are committed to maintaining a high standard of academic excellence evidenced through the success of our graduates.
The history of Talladega College began on November 20, 1865, when two former slaves William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, both of Talladega, met in convention with a group of new freedmen in Mobile, Alabama. Savery and Tarrant, aided by General Wager Swayne of the Freedmen´s Bureau, began in earnest to provide a school for the children of former slaves of the community. The grateful parents renamed the building Swayne School and it opened in November of 1867 with about 140 pupils.
In 1869, Swayne School was issued a charter as Talladega College by the Judge of Probate of Talladega County.
Talladega College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts degree. The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.The Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Alabama State Department of Education.
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In the News:

Keenum signs with Lady Tornadoes (The Daily Home)
posted on July 22, 2011 at 05:11:05 am
TALLADEGA — The Talladega College Lady Tornadoes softball team has added a veteran pitcher to their rotation. Former Gadsden State standout Carlie Keenum signed with the Lady Tornadoes on Tuesday afternoon.
Steps being made to renovate Foster Hall (The Daily Home)
posted on July 20, 2011 at 08:48:09 am
TALLADEGA — The wheels have turned even further on Talladega College’s Foster Hall restoration project. The project has been underway for several years, with news of federal grant funding and a groundbreaking ceremony.
HISTORIC TALLADEGA COLLEGE’S ALUMNI to HOLD TRIENNIAL REUNION IN BIRMINGHAM (The Birmingham Times)
posted on July 14, 2011 at 04:22:23 pm
Jerome Gray Shani Forbes Original painting by Dr. Arthur Bacon Dr. Arthur Bacon, Artist Birmingham, Alabama, will be the host city of the Talladega College National Alumni Association’s 2011 Triennial reunion and conference, July 21 – 24. Approximately 200 alumni and friends of Alabama’s oldest historical college from across the country are expected to participate in the four-day event hosted by ...
Honeycutt seeks ring with Tornadoes (The Daily Home)
posted on June 8, 2011 at 03:09:22 am
TALLADEGA — Former Pell City standout Bronson Honeycutt is coming to play baseball at Talladega College with hopes of capturing something that he has been missing his entire career — a championship.
TC lands Childersburg's Stubblefield (The Daily Home)
posted on June 5, 2011 at 03:08:02 am
TALLADEGA — Childersburg standout first baseman Dosson Stubblefield signed a scholarship to play for the Talladega College Tornadoes on Friday afternoon.