PrivateSuburbanHBCUMiles College
Fairfield, Alabama 35064-2621
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Miles College is a private suburban institution in Fairfield, Alabama. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
26% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $32,627 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,514.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •1910 Miles College began organization efforts in 1893 and was founded in 1898 by the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church (now the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church).
- •In 1911, the Miles College awarded its first bachelor's degrees.
- •In 1907, the college moved from Booker City to its present campus in Fairfield, Alabama, roughly six miles west of downtown Birmingham.
- •In 1941 the name was changed from Miles Memorial College to Miles College.
- •Modern history In January 2020, Charles Barkley, who is an Alabama native, donated $1 million to Miles College, under first female President Dr.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
22.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,691
Programs (22)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from AL state average + suburban adjustment