Tougaloo College is a historically black college situated in the state of Mississippi. Founded in 1869 by the American Missionary Association it provided a space for African Americans and affiliated individuals to pursue higher education. The college hosts a variety of degree programs, and is home to the Tougaloo Institute of History and African American Studies. The Institute researches and preserves the history of African-American achievement and studies modern African-American social behaviors. The college also provides a variety of extracurricular activities including art, cinema, and spiritual groups. Tougaloo College is dedicated to their mission of providing excellent education opportunities for African-American students, and their motto is “A Legacy of Education and Service”.
- Address: 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, MS 00003-9174
- Phone: (601) 977-7700
- Website: www.tougaloo.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 775
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $10,861 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Room & Board | $6,400 |
| Other | $4,440 |
| Total Cost | $23,101 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- SAT Range: 740 – 990
- ACT Range: 15 – 22
Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Psychology, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Political Science and Government, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 32%
- Female: 68%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 96%
- Hispanic / Latino: 1%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 1%
- Two or More Races: 1%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 77%
- Out-of-State: 23%
- Unknown: 0%