Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
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Private not-for-profit | 1,639 students
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 College -- 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 lifelong 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.
School Overview: |
Miles College
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| County | Jefferson County, AL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
114 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,639 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,563 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 76 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 3% |
| % Black | 97% | 6% |
| % White | 2% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) |
$11,014 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) |
$11,014 | $24,744 |
School Notes:
- Miles College is a Historically Black College (HBCU) founded in 1905. It is a private liberal arts institution of the CME Church. Miles has a proud history of producing teachers, preachers, community leaders and politicians.
- Miles College offers Bachelor Degree programs with majors in Accounting, Biology, Biology Education, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Communications, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Science, Language Arts Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Political Science, Social Science Education, and Social Work.
- Miles College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's degrees. Miles College is also a member of the United Negro College Fund.
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