Tougaloo Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Tougaloo College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Tougaloo College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Tougaloo College (Tougaloo)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Tougaloo's acceptance rate is 59.85% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,334 students applied and 1,397 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Tougaloo is not low.

To apply to Tougaloo, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Tougaloo College.

Tougaloo's acceptance rate places 6th out of 17 Mississippi colleges with competitive admission.
Tougaloo's yield rate is 10.24%, which is significantly lower by 26.55 percentage points (approximately 72.2% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Tougaloo at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. Moreover, you can check only Mississippi colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. This comparison helps contextualize Tougaloo's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Tougaloo's acceptance rate is 59.85% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.24%. 721 men and 1,613 women applied to Tougaloo and 416 men and 981 women students were accepted.

Among them, 54 men and 89 women were enrolled in Tougaloo. You can explore the Tougaloo's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Tougaloo
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,334	721	1,613	0	0
Admitted	1,397	416	981	0	0
Enrolled	143	54	89	0	0
Acceptance Rate	59.85%	57.70%	60.82%	-	-
Yield	10.24%	12.98%	9.07%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Tougaloo College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Tougaloo. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Tougaloo College.

Tougaloo Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Tougaloo:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.tougaloo.edu/admissions/admission-requirements
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Tougaloo?

Tougaloo is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 59.85%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Tougaloo?

Tougaloo does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Tougaloo require essays or personal statements?

Tougaloo recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Tougaloo admission?

Tougaloo does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Tougaloo does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Tougaloo requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Tougaloo requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Tougaloo?

The institutional SAT code for Tougaloo is 1807 and 4-digit ACT code is 2248.