MILES COLLEGE
- 5500 Myron Massey Blvd
- Fairfield, AL 35064
- OPEID College Code: 00102800
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- General Phone: (205) 929-1000 x1645
- President: George T. French, Jr.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,791
- College Mascot: Golden Bears
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Miles College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Christian Methodist Episcopal
- Website
- www.miles.edu

- Mission Statement
- Miles College-a senior, liberal arts, church-related College with roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and in the tradition of the Historically Black Colleges-motivates and directs its students to seek holistic development that leads to intellectual, ethical, spiritual, and service-oriented lives. Guided by these core values, the Miles College education involves students in rigorous study of the liberal arts as preparation for work and life-long learning; in the acquisition of verbal, technological and cultural literacy; and in critical community participation-all as a prelude to responsible citizenship in the global society which they will help to shape.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 91% | 81% | 41% | 22% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,706 | $4,227 | $523 | $3,636 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.9% | 13.9% | 16.7% |
| Number in Default | 86 | 122 | 142 |
| Number in Repayment | 866 | 874 | 850 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $9,164 | $7,968 | $7,050 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,164 | $7,968 | $7,050 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,164 | $7,968 | $7,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $5,416 | $5,356 |
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $1,867 | $1,867 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,350 | $8,775 | $8,775 |
| Other Expenses | $2,240 | $1,867 | $1,867 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,240 | $1,867 | $1,867 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,564 | $16,251 | $15,273 |
| In-State | $18,564 | $16,251 | $15,273 |
| Out of State | $18,564 | $16,251 | $15,273 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,954 | $19,610 | $18,692 |
| In-State | $22,954 | $19,610 | $18,692 |
| Out of State | $22,954 | $19,610 | $18,692 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,604 | $10,835 | $9,917 |
| In-State | $12,604 | $10,835 | $9,917 |
| Out of State | $12,604 | $10,835 | $9,917 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,791 Undergraduate: 1,791
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 848 Female: 943
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 848 Female: 943
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,668 Part-Time: 123
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,668 Part-Time: 123
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1,760 | 98% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.3% |
| White | 25 | 1% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 16 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 608 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 500 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 356 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 153 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 67 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 37 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 38 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 338 | 258 | 80 |
| Faculty Status | 143 | 102 | 41 |
| Tenured Faculty | 6 | 6 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 143 | 102 | 41 |
| Primarily Instruction | 143 | 102 | 41 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 95 | 62 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 82 | 76 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 43 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 30 | 27 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $33,053 (88) | $34,564 (40) | $31,794 (48) |
| Professor | $40,602 (4) | $40,059 (3) | $42,230 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $34,575 (2) | $34,575 (2) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $36,884 (18) | $40,452 (9) | $33,315 (9) |
| Instructor | $31,400 (63) | $31,767 (25) | $31,159 (38) |
| Lecturer | $35,000 (1) | $35,000 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,550 (14) | $52,911 (7) | $44,189 (7) |
| Professor | $54,861 (5) | $58,095 (4) | $41,922 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $52,245 (4) | $50,490 (2) | $54,000 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,000 (2) | - (-) | $42,000 (2) |
| Instructor | $37,473 (3) | $37,016 (1) | $37,701 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $33,969 (102) | $35,864 (47) | $32,349 (55) |
| Professor | $42,982 (9) | $44,330 (7) | $38,266 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $40,023 (6) | $37,943 (4) | $44,183 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $36,632 (20) | $40,452 (9) | $33,506 (11) |
| Instructor | $31,366 (66) | $31,710 (26) | $31,143 (40) |
| Lecturer | $35,000 (1) | $35,000 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $677,302 | $484,547 | $192,755 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 72% | 28% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 186 | 119 | 67 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 159 | 100 | 59 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Football | 56 | 56 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,442 | $12,528 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,433 | $2,790 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 16%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 17% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 21% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 7% |
| 5 Years | 15% |
| 6 Years | 21% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 4 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 10 |
| Burglary | - | 4 |
Miles College Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009