Tougaloo College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Tougaloo, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 687, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The college offers 20 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,258.
Rankings
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- #2 Ranked in Best HBCUs In Mississippi
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
56% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 790-1090
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards713
Students enrolled
Information not available
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
Black
95%
Two or more races
2%
White
1%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
63%
Socio-economic diversity
76% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $10,258 | $10,258 |
Graduate | $10,134 | $10,134 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,400 |
On-campus room and board | $6,400 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,440 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $6,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,440 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,440 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $22,498 | $22,498 |
Off-campus without family | $22,498 | $22,498 |
Off-campus with family | $16,098 | $16,098 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
76%
State Grant Aid
21%
Institution Grant Aid
55%
Pell Grant
76%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average student debt after graduation
$25k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
16Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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