Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

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Tuition & Fees

$15,838

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

39%

male

61%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Selective

49%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,389
Declined 1,428
Total Received 2,817
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Private

657

undergraduate students

20

graduate students

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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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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 677
Established in 1869
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

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

yes
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

Application fee $25
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

Selective

49%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,389
Declined 1,428
Total Received 2,817

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,967

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $11,398
Housing $4,000
Food $2,400
Additional fees $4,440
Books & supplies $1,400
Total $23,638
Average Financial Aid - $8,967
Total with Avg. Aid $14,671

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

Athletics Right Now

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes yes yes
Computer Science yes
Economics, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
History, General yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Physics, General 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, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Sociology
  2. Psychology
  3. Biology

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

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

677

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

657
students

Female
61%
403

Male
39%
254

3%

20
students

Female
85%
17

Male
15%
3

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

569
students

Female
62%
350

Male
38%
219

13%

88
students

Female
60%
53

Male
40%
35

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
89%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

sesmeter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented China
Egypt
Ghana
Jamaica
Japan
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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