Talladega College
About
Founded in 1867, Talladega College is Alabama’s oldest private historically Black liberal arts institution, renowned for its rich civil rights legacy and the acclaimed *Amistad Murals* by Hale Woodruff housed on campus. The college features strong undergraduate programs in biology, business administration, computer science, and psychology, with a long-standing reputation for preparing minority students for graduate study and careers in STEM and healthcare. Student life is defined by a close-knit, supportive HBCU community, energized by dynamic Greek life, deep-rooted campus traditions, and the high-stepping Marching Tornado Band.
Wikipedia:Talladega College is a private, historically black college in Talladega, Alabama. It is Alabama's oldest private historically black college and offers 17 degree programs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Talladega College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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