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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$16,807

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,397
Declined 937
Total Received 2,334
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Enrollment

1,286

undergraduate students

15

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College is a private nonprofit historically Black liberal arts college that is known for its commitment to social justice and its strong academic programs. It is located on a 500-acre campus in Tougaloo, Mississippi—approximately 10 miles from the city of Jackson.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,301
Established in 1869
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

500-acre campus in Tougaloo (population: 2,111). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Tougaloo College
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS
39174

Campus Life

no
Housing available
76%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
85%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
25%
Top 1/4
51%
Top 1/2
77%
Bottom 1/2
23%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 1
Application deadline (final deadline) July 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,397
Declined 937
Total Received 2,334

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,803

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $12,407
Housing $3,480
Food $5,444
Additional fees $4,400
Books & supplies $1,582
Total $27,313
Average Financial Aid - $6,803
Total with Avg. Aid $20,510

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $9,118,110
State $221,570
Institutional
Other external
Total $9,339,680

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $2,293,470
Other external
Total $2,293,470
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 601 977-7766
F: 601 977-6164
finaid@tougaloo.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cheerleading competition squad, flag football, power lifting, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes yes yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Economics, General yes yes
Education, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

1,301

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

99%

1,286
students

Female
59%
753

Male
41%
533

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

51%

662
students

Female
59%
390

Male
41%
272

49%

624
students

Female
58%
363

Male
42%
261

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Student Break-down

22%
Nonresident aliens
53%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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