School Summary

Tougaloo College


General Information:

Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College is seated on 500 acres located in Madison county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 9:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 300. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

500 West County Line Road

Tougaloo, MS
39174
For more information call: 601 977-7700. This school has a website at https://www.tougaloo.edu/


Application Fee: $25
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: ACT/SAT
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $8,924.00 $8,924.00
Fees $1,504.00 $1,504.00
Total $10,428.00 $10,428.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.tougaloo.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Softball

Basketball, Softball


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Tennis, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 283
Female 442
Total 725


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 289
Female 450
Total 739

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 0%
African American 90%
Hispanic 1%
Native American 0%
White 0%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 92%
At Least 25 Years Old 8%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State N/A
Out Of State N/A
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 45%
Live Off Campus 55%


Founders Day; Weekend, Humanities Festival, Fall Greek Show

Pre-Health Club, Student Government Association, Pre-Law Club, Womanhood, Pre-Alumni Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 31.0599                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.