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Tougaloo College
  • 4 Year
  • TOUGALOO, MS

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade C+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C
  12. Safety
    grade C+

editorial

Tougaloo is a private, Calvinist/Reformed college located in Jackson, Mississippi. As a historically black college, Tougaloo has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 569 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Tougaloo acceptance rate is 55%. Popular majors include Biology, Economics, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Graduating 31% of students, Tougaloo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,100.

About

500 W COUNTY LINE RD
TOUGALOO, MS 39174
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Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Tougaloo College Rankings

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Tougaloo Admissions

Acceptance Rate
55%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
Application Website
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$13,718 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,387 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 16 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 20 responses
75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 20 responses

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Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
569 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
88
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
67%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 13 responses
  • Friendly
    31%
  • Outgoing
    31%
  • Agreeable
    23%
  • High school again
    8%
  • Outgoing
    8%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
83%
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 27 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 30 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 16 responses
  • HISTORICAL
    44%
  • Different
    19%
  • Home away from home
    13%
  • Paradox
    13%
  • Prestige
    13%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$27,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
31%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responses

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