Stillman College

Stillman College's published cost of attendance is $26,107. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $14,804, middle-income families pay around $20,841, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,343.

Azimuth ranks Stillman College #611 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Stillman College participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of institutional scholarships and grant aid.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,067, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,622, median federal debt of $29,067 projects to a monthly payment of about $328 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Stillman College earn median 4-year earnings of $42,622, placing Stillman College in the 2.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,141 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Stillman College in the 13.8 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Stillman College #1264 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on business and professional fields.

Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 28 graduates, followed by Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 17 graduates and Psychology, General with 11 graduates. These programs anchor Stillman College's degree output and reflect the institution's focus on Business — a concentration that aligns with regional labor-market demand and supports graduates into stable career pathways.

The combination of program scale and earnings outcomes positions Stillman College as a choice for students seeking practical, career-focused preparation with clear economic outcomes.

Stillman College's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's focus on career-ready preparation. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 28 graduates, followed by Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 17 graduates, Psychology, General with 11 graduates, Biology, General with 10 graduates, and General Studies with 9 graduates.

Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 86 students annually, the institution concentrates its academic portfolio in applied professional and business-oriented fields. The program-mix signature reflects Business as the dominant family, which aligns with Stillman College's institutional identity as a career-focused private college.

This concentration in business and related professional disciplines positions graduates directly into workforce entry pathways where employers actively recruit. The largest programs by enrollment—Business/Commerce, General, Subject-Specific Teacher Education, and Psychology, General—represent the core of the institution's degree output and reflect student demand for fields with clear labor-market applications.

Stillman College's program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter the labor market immediately after completion. The concentration in Business and related professional fields supports this orientation, creating alignment between academic preparation and regional employer needs in the Tuscaloosa area and broader Alabama market.

For students prioritizing career readiness and applied skill development, the institution's program mix offers focused preparation in high-demand professional disciplines.