Stillman College

Stillman College is a private historically Black college in Tuscaloosa with a liberal-arts foundation and bachelor’s programs. The college is accredited by SACSCOC to award baccalaureate degrees. Its small-campus setting may suit students looking for a close academic community, while online delivery is also available through Stillman Online for selected programs.

Programs to compare

Current degree listings include business administration, biology and chemistry, psychology, criminal justice, education, English, journalism, music, religion, art, and sport management. Stillman also lists collaborative and elementary education routes, including a hybrid option. Rather than assume that every major has the same format or professional pathway, use the official degrees and certificates directory to check the current credential, then ask the department about course availability, licensure, internships, and online sections.

Admissions and transfer credit

New students apply through Stillman’s FutureTiger portal. First-year applicants submit a completed online application and official high-school transcripts; ACT and SAT scores are optional for admission. Transfer students with 24 or more college credits are asked for official postsecondary transcripts and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; those with fewer credits also submit high-school transcripts. The college posts Early Action and Regular Decision dates and separate scholarship and housing deadlines, so check the current term’s calendar instead of relying on a date from an earlier cycle.

Start or manage a Stillman application. Admissions and Recruitment can be reached at admissions@stillman.edu or (205) 349-4240, option 1.

Financial aid and scholarships

Stillman’s financial-aid process starts after admission and requires the FAFSA; its federal school code is 001044. The college describes federal grants, Alabama state aid for eligible residents, work-study, loans, and institutional scholarships. Incoming first-year and transfer students are considered for merit awards, and donor-funded awards are matched through Stillman’s AwardSpring portal.

The published scholarship page lists merit tiers—up to $10,000 for a 3.8 GPA, up to $6,000 for a 3.5 GPA, up to $4,000 for a 3.0 GPA, and up to $1,000 for transfers with a 3.0 GPA. The page says awards are limited, not guaranteed, and apply to tuition and on-campus housing only. Its linked scholarship portal still refers to the 2024–25 award year, so confirm the current year’s amounts, deadlines, and renewal requirements with Financial Aid before counting on a specific award. See Stillman’s scholarship and award information for the eligibility details and portal.

Tuscaloosa campus

The main campus is at 3601 Stillman Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401; the main phone is (205) 349-4240. The campus listing posts Monday–Friday hours of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and closes on weekends. Admissions, Financial Aid, and other offices may keep their own schedules, so call ahead if you are traveling to meet a specific department.

What students say publicly

Student comments often value Stillman’s close community, cultural pride, personal attention, and supportive faculty relationships. Some also report that residence halls and other facilities need updating, and ask for stronger technology, career services, or internship connections. These comments are voluntary and describe individual experiences, not every student’s outcome. If housing or career preparation is central to your decision, ask for a current residence-hall visit and recent internship examples from your intended major. Read public student comments about Stillman.