Tougaloo College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Tougaloo College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: United Church of Christ
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Tougaloo College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Tougaloo, Mississippi. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 711, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The college offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,258.
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- #2 Ranked in Best HBCUs In Mississippi
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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 Percentile16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile790-1090
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
725
Students enrolled
2%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
1%
Unknown
5%
Black
90%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
78% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
14
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.2% online, 98% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's50% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
78%
State Grant Aid
58%
Institution Grant Aid
56%
Pell Grant
78%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$30k
Average student debtafter graduation
$25k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 6 | History. | |||
| 7 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 8 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 9 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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