Tougaloo College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Tougaloo, MS

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$10,258

Avg tuition

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About Tougaloo College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Church of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Tougaloo College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Tougaloo, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 762, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The college offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,258.

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.

71% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

40% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 15-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 740-990

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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775

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

Black

96%

White

1%

Hispanic

1%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Unknown

0%

Asian

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

68%

Socio-economic diversity

75% 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 2020–2021 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

75%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

69%

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,447
State Grant Aid $2,591
Institution Grant Aid $5,916
Pell Grant Aid $4,982

Financial Outlook

$34k

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

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.