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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Tougaloo College campus
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Admission rate
60%
Accessible
Average net price
$20,702
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings
$41,624
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Tougaloo College is a private nonprofit college in Tougaloo, MS with 639 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $20,702 per year ($20,340 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $41,624 ten years after enrolling.

HBCUprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
60%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,976
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,051
Fall 2023
Yield
12%
of admitted students enrolled

What Tougaloo College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$27,020
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$12,628

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$20,340
  • $30–48k$20,628
  • $48–75k$20,789
  • $75–110k$21,916
  • $110k+$22,098

Get a personal estimate with Tougaloo College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$41,624
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,131
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
639
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
36%
  • White0%
  • Hispanic2%
  • Black87%
  • Asian0%

Tougaloo College FAQ

What is Tougaloo College's acceptance rate?+

Tougaloo College admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Tougaloo College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Tougaloo College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,976 students applied to Tougaloo College and 1,051 were admitted; 129 enrolled.

Does Tougaloo College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Tougaloo College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Tougaloo College require an essay?+

Tougaloo College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Tougaloo College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $27,020 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,702.

What is Tougaloo College's graduation rate?+

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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