Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College (Tougaloo) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tougaloo, MS. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The Tougaloo's 2022 tuition & fees is $10,735. 81% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,774.
The school has a total enrollment of 713 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,400.
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.
Directory Information
| 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-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Tougaloo College are $10,735. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $10,611.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,735 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,611.
| Undergraduate | $10,735 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $10,611 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $10,735 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $10,611 |
The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Tougaloo College is 55.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 5.33%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 940.
The average graduation rate is 34%. Total 713 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $32,400. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 55.81% Acceptance Rate / 5.33% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 940 SAT / 19 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 34% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Retention Rate | 60%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11.11% (9 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 713 (687 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,774 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $32,400 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Tougaloo College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | No |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Tougaloo provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Tougaloo. Tougaloo College is religiously affiliated with United Church of Christ. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 670. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $2,400.
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 670 |
Best Colleges in Mississippi
Most Searched Mississippi Colleges (last 30 days)
- University of Mississippi Public, four-years | University
- Mississippi State University Public, four-years | Mississippi State
- Jackson State University Public, four-years | Jackson
- Delta State University Public, four-years | Cleveland
- University of Southern Mississippi Public, four-years | Hattiesburg
- Millsaps College Private, four-years | Jackson
- Mississippi University for Women Public, four-years | Columbus
- Alcorn State University Public, four-years | Alcorn State
- Itawamba Community College Public, 2-4 years | Fulton
- William Carey University Private, four-years | Hattiesburg
- Jackson State University Public, four-years | Jackson
- Millsaps College Private, four-years | Jackson
- Delta State University Public, four-years | Cleveland
- Tougaloo College Private, four-years | Tougaloo
- Alcorn State University Public, four-years | Alcorn State
- Mississippi University for Women Public, four-years | Columbus
- Mississippi College Private, four-years | Clinton
- University of Mississippi Public, four-years | University
- University of Southern Mississippi Public, four-years | Hattiesburg
- William Carey University Private, four-years | Hattiesburg
- Delta State University Public, four-years | Cleveland
- Mississippi Valley State University Public, four-years | Itta Bena
- Holmes Community College Public, 2-4 years | Goodman
- Millsaps College Private, four-years | Jackson
- Alcorn State University Public, four-years | Alcorn State
- Jones County Junior College Public, 2-4 years | Ellisville
- Jackson State University Public, four-years | Jackson
- Hinds Community College Public, 2-4 years | Raymond
- Pearl River Community College Public, 2-4 years | Poplarville
- University of Southern Mississippi Public, four-years | Hattiesburg
- Magnolia College of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Jackson
- Goshen School of Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Cleveland
- Delta Technical College-Mississippi Private, Less than 2-years | Horn Lake
- Chris Beauty College Private, Less than 2-years | Gulfport
- Delta Beauty College Private, 2-4 years | Greenville
- Concorde Career College-Southaven Private, 2-4 years | Southaven
- Academy of Hair Design-Jackson Private, Less than 2-years | Jackson
- Mississippi Institute of Aesthetics Nails & Cosmetology Private, Less than 2-years | Clinton
- Unlimited Cosmetology School Private, Less than 2-years | Hattiesburg
- Vaughn Beauty College Private, Less than 2-years | Aberdeen
