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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo College is a small, private institution located in Tougaloo, ms. Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College offers undergraduate degrees in 29 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 541 undergraduates
cost $10,735 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Tougaloo College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 49.3%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.8
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Tougaloo College is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Economics
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Sociology
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,735
Additional expenses
Room & board $6,400
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $4,440
Cost of attendance* $22,975
Average financial aid package $10,500
Estimated cost $12,475 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $10,735
Additional expenses
Room & board $6,400
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $4,440
Cost of attendance* $22,975
Average financial aid package $10,500
Estimated cost $12,475 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Tougaloo College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 541, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

675

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
85%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
NA
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, MS 39174
phone 601-977-7700
address www.tougaloo.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Pre-health club

Student government association

Pre-law club

Womanhood

Pre-alumni club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Tougaloo College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Tougaloo College?

Tougaloo College is located in Tougaloo, ms.

What is the acceptance rate at Tougaloo College? 

The acceptance rate for Tougaloo College is 49%.

What’s the average GPA for Tougaloo College?

The average high school GPA for Tougaloo College students was 2.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Tougaloo College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Tougaloo College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,900.

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