Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College is a private historically black college in the Tougaloo area of Jackson, Mississippi, United States. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It was established in 1869 by New York–based Christian missionaries for the education of freed slaves and their descendants. From 1871 until 1892, the college served as a teachers' training school funded by the state of Mississippi. In 1998, the buildings of the old campus were added to the National Register of Historic Places. Tougaloo College has an extensive history of civic and social activism, including the Tougaloo Nine.
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60%
Acceptance
$17,043
Net price
639
Enrollment
33%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
60%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
19
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,043
Average net price
$12,407
In-state tuition
$12,407
Out-of-state tuition
$8,924
Room & board
$1,582
Books & supplies
$24,239
Total cost of attendance
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
60%
Students with federal loans
$30,046
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$34,724
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$25,777
Median earnings (6 yrs)
33%
Graduation rate
83%
Retention rate
60%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,291
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
639
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
30%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Tougaloo College FAQ
Is Tougaloo College a public or private school?
Tougaloo College is a private nonprofit institution located in Tougaloo, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at Tougaloo College?
Tougaloo College has an acceptance rate of 60%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Tougaloo College cost?
The average annual net price at Tougaloo College is $17,043 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $12,407.
What is the graduation rate at Tougaloo College?
About 33% of students at Tougaloo College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Tougaloo College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Tougaloo College students earn a median of $34,724 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Tougaloo College?
Admitted students at Tougaloo College have an ACT midpoint of 19. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Tougaloo College?
Tougaloo College enrolls about 639 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — In a work by Edward Mayes, Photographer not mentioned. · Public domain. Additional images are representative.
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