C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
18/100 · earnings-weighted

Miles College

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU
📍 Fairfield, Alabama 35064
🌐 https://www.miles.edu/
Miles College — tuition $11,164
Miles College — tuition $11,164
Miles College campus, Fairfield, AL
Miles College campus, Fairfield, AL. Photo: 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 26%
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
C
52/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,151
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Miles College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$32,627
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,822
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$31,217
Median debt at graduation
15.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
71.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 96% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 5th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Miles College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $95,540
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,130/mo — vs ~$465/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 35020 (14.6% cap, Bessemer)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,164 $11,164
Room $4,182
Board $3,388
Total Cost (On-Campus) $23,144 $23,144

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
84%
Receive Pell Grants
82%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,151
Total Students
53%
Women
85%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 3%
Hispanic 2%
Black 95%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 85%
25-64 (Adult) 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Miles College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Miles College?
Tuition at Miles College is $11,164 for in-state students and $11,164 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Miles College?
The graduation rate at Miles College is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Miles College a good school?
Miles College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Miles College?
Miles College has a total enrollment of 1,151 students. Most students (85%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology