Talladega, AL Colleges
Talladega
Talladega ( /ˌtæləˈdɪɡə/) is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,143. The city is the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is approximately 50 miles east of Birmingham, Alabama.
The city is home to the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind and the Talladega Municipal Airport, a public general aviation airport. The Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega College and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame are located nearby.
Talladega is a Muscogee (Creek) Native American word derived from TVLVTEKE. The source of this name is Creek 'talwa' [dot over the "a"], town, and 'atigi' [another dot over the "a"], border -- 'Border Town' -- a town indicating its location on the boundary between the lands of the Creek tribe and those of the Natchez. While the town's name is /ˌtæləˈdɪɡə/ by local inhabitants, the racetrack's name is /ˌtæləˈdeɪɡə/ by auto racing fans.
Schools in and around Talladega, AL
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Talladega College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 700 students; $8,140 average out-state tuition; $8,140 average in-state tuition |
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Jacksonville State University
Four or more years; Public; 9,351 students; $11,940 average out-state tuition; $5,970 average in-state tuition |
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University of Phoenix-Birmingham Campus
Four or more years; Private for profit; 346 students; $9,048 average out-state tuition; $9,048 average in-state tuition |
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Central Alabama Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 2,465 students; $4,260 average out-state tuition; $2,130 average in-state tuition |
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Southern Union State Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 5,136 students; $4,260 average out-state tuition; $2,130 average in-state tuition |
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Jefferson State Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 8,562 students; $4,260 average out-state tuition; $2,130 average in-state tuition |
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Southeastern Bible College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 204 students; $10,080 average out-state tuition; $10,080 average in-state tuition |
Talladega, AL Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Alabama Student Assistance Program | $2500 | Varies |
| Airgas-Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship | $2500 | February 15, 2012 |
| Alabama National Guard Educational Assistance Program | $1000 | Varies |
| Two-Year College Academic Scholarship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Senior Adult Scholarship Program - ACHE | Varies | Varies |
| Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Grant - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Performing Arts Scholarship Program - AL | Varies | Varies |
| Junior and Community College Athletic Scholarship Program - Alabama | Varies | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Alabama Scholarship for Dependents of Blind Parents | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Talladega
- Biology
- Business Administration and Management
- Music
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Mathematics
- English Language and Literature
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Accounting
- History
- Piano and Organ
- Economics
- Voice and Opera
- Finance
- Physics
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
