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Tougaloo College
- 500 W County Line Rd
- Tougaloo, MS 39174
- OPEID College Code: 00243900
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- General Phone: (601) 977-7700
- President: Beverly Wade Hogan
- Website: www.tougaloo.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 856
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- United Church of Christ
- Mission Statement
- Tougaloo College is a private, coeducational, historically black, church-related, but not church controlled, four-year liberal arts institution located on West County Line Road on the northern edge of the city of Jackson, Missisisippi.
Founded in 1869 by the American Missionary Association, Tougaloo College was chartered on the principles that it be accessible to all irrespective of their religious tenets, and conducted on the most liberal principles for the benefit of our citizens in general. Tougaloo acknowledges and respects its traditions, remains dedicated to the equality of all people, and continues to be a value-oriented community where students are guided by a concerned faculty and staff. The members of this community apply current knowledge to prepare students for lifelong learning related to new information and emerging technologies, as well as humane standards in a global society.
Tougaloo offers an undergraduate curriculum designed to encourage students to apply critical thought to all areas of life, to acquire a basic knowledge of the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences, to develop skills required in selected professions, and to provide leadership in a democratic society and in a changing world. Tougaloo intends that its students become self-directed learners and self-reliant persons capable of dealing with people, challenges and issues. Tougaloo College intends to contribute to the social, health, and educational needs of the local and state communities through a program of community service.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 292 | 766 | 1,058 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 271 (93%) | 741 (97%) | 1,012 (96%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 65 (24%) | 135 (18%) | 200 (20%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 13 | 7% |
| ACT ® Exam | 184 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 380 | 470 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 28 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 81% | 26% | 40% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,625 | $4,050 | $500 | $9,500 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.3% | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 16 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 368 | 361 | 285 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,710 | $9,460 | $9,460 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,710 | $9,460 | $9,460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,330 | $6,220 | $6,220 |
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,700 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $3,000 | $2,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,240 | $19,880 | $19,880 |
| Out of State | $20,240 | $19,880 | $19,880 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,710 | $19,460 | $19,460 |
| Out of State | $19,710 | $19,460 | $19,460 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,910 | $13,660 | $13,660 |
| Out of State | $13,910 | $13,660 | $13,660 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | 12 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Media Studies | - | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | - | 1 |
| Education | ||
| Early Childhood Education | 2 | - |
| Elementary Education | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | - | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | - | 21 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Development | 1 | 6 |
| History | ||
| History | - | 6 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | - | 9 |
| Physics | - | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | - | 18 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other | - | 4 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Economics | - | 21 |
| Political Science and Government | - | 12 |
| Sociology | - | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Art and Art Studies | - | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | - | 1 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 856 Undergraduate: 856
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 272 Female: 584
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 272 Female: 584
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 816 Part-Time: 40
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 816 Part-Time: 40
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 851 | 99% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.2% |
| White | 2 | 0.2% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 340 | 40% |
| Ages 20-21 | 319 | 37% |
| Ages 22-24 | 141 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 17 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 15 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 0.4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 12 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 300 | 244 | 56 |
| Faculty Status | 97 | 75 | 22 |
| Tenured Faculty | 31 | 31 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 96 | 74 | 22 |
| Primarily Instruction | 96 | 74 | 22 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 164 | 133 | 31 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 34 | 31 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 13 | 13 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $38,556 (71) | $42,480 (31) | $35,515 (40) |
| Professor | $50,574 (9) | $51,877 (8) | $40,151 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $40,274 (22) | $41,001 (11) | $39,547 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $36,032 (22) | $38,451 (7) | $34,903 (15) |
| Instructor | $33,532 (18) | $36,340 (5) | $32,452 (13) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,165 (3) | $65,247 (2) | $65,000 (1) |
| Professor | $70,000 (1) | $70,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $62,747 (2) | $60,494 (1) | $65,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,154 (74) | $43,141 (33) | $35,946 (41) |
| Professor | $51,244 (10) | $52,477 (9) | $40,151 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $41,196 (24) | $41,709 (12) | $40,684 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $36,032 (22) | $38,451 (7) | $34,903 (15) |
| Instructor | $33,532 (18) | $36,340 (5) | $32,452 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $390,225 | $231,818 | $158,407 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 77 | 52 | 25 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 76 | 51 | 25 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Golf | 5 | 5 | - |
| Tennis | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $60,000 | $40,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $44,000 | $28,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 46% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 29% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 6 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
