Tougaloo College

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

  1. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  2. Sociology
  3. Psychology, General
  4. Mass Communication/Media Studies
  5. 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%

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