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ACCEPTANCE RATE

70.69%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,759

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Tougaloo College

4725 I55 N, Jackson, MS

Tougaloo College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tougaloo, MS. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The United Church of Christ affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Tougaloo College, with only around 900 students enrolled, provides a high ratio of teachers to students and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • English Language And Literature
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 620 to 990 for the SAT exam and between 15 to 20 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Tougaloo College. This school has an acceptance rate of around 35% of which only 19% decided to attend.

Tuition is approximately $11,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $4,400 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Tougaloo College is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division I)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Tennis (NAIA Division I)
  • Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division I)

Students may visit the Tougaloo College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Tougaloo College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Tougaloo College has a total student population of about 740, where graduate students make up roughly 21% of the student body.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are between $10,000-$12,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
  • Per unit charges are around $480 for part time students

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid97%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships90%$10,595
Receiving Student Loans66%$8,586
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Tougaloo College may provide student services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Tougaloo College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference)
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by Tougaloo College by clicking the request information to the right.

(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Visual and Performing Arts

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