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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS

Private

4 Year

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Tougaloo College, located in Tougaloo, Mississippi, is a distinguished historically black college known for its rich history and commitment to academic excellence. The college provides a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth and leadership development.
739
Students
8%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
725
Classification
4 Year
Type
Private, Religious
Religious Affiliation
Protestant
Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College has played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for African Americans, becoming a beacon of hope and progress throughout the years. The campus is steeped in culture and tradition, where students engage with a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Faculty and staff are deeply committed to mentoring and guiding students, preparing them for success in an ever-evolving world. With a focus on social justice, community service, and civic engagement, Tougaloo College aims to create leaders who are not only academically adept but also socially conscious and ready to effect positive change in society.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Tougaloo College?

8% acceptance rate
Most Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
Unknown
Testing
Test Optional
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Early Decision / Early Action?
Yes

The most important factors Tougaloo College considers when admitting students are:

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Alumni/AE Relation

Financials

See what it costs to attend Tougaloo College.

$ 22,693
Overall list price
$ 12,158
Average net price

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Tougaloo College?

Suburb
Campus Setting
Republican
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Sunny
Average winter temp
41°
Average summer temp
73°

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Tougaloo College.

9:1
Student to faculty ratio

The most popular majors at Tougaloo are:

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Sociology, General
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

Demographics

Who attends Tougaloo College?

23
States represented
1
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
739
Women
57%
Men
43%

Housing

What's it like living at Tougaloo College?

$7,544
Room & Board
0.7
Housing units / student
45
%
Students on campus

FAQs

How much does Tougaloo College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $22,693 to attend Tougaloo.

How many people attend Tougaloo College?

739 people attend Tougaloo. 725 are undergraduate students and 14 are graduate students.

Where is Tougaloo College located?

Tougaloo College is located in Tougaloo, Mississippi. It is in a Suburb environment.

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