Tougaloo College (Tougaloo) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tougaloo, MS. It is a historically black college/university. Tougaloo College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Tougaloo's tuition & fees is $12,407 for the academic year 2024-2025. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,803.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,301 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Tougaloo's acceptance rate is 59.85% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.24%.
Tougaloo ranked 228th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 13rd in Mississippi Colleges rankings. Tougaloo College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Tougaloo College is $12,407. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,113.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,339 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,828.
| Undergraduate | $12,407 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $12,113 |
| Undergraduate | $14,339 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $13,828 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 59.85% Acceptance Rate / 10.24% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 33% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 83%(full-time), 50% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11.11% (9 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 1,301 (1,286 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $6,803 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Tougaloo College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, MS 39174 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 601-977-7700 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate Colleges |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
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