Tougaloo College: Review & Facts

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Tougaloo College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 680 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1869 and is the only college located in Tougaloo, Mississippi.

Tougaloo College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at Tougaloo College.

Majors
Offered

21

Tougaloo College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Psychology, Education, Economics, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Tougaloo College is high at 82% (well above Mississippi average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

82%

Good

The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is low - 43%. Nearly 6% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Tougaloo College is good - 9:1. Find out more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, around $10,300 annually. The additional fees at Tougaloo College beyond tuition are around $500; this totals $10,800 a year.

Read the details about Tougaloo College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

49%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 2,817 applications were submitted and 1,389 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tougaloo College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,000

Medium

Tougaloo College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tougaloo College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Tougaloo College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,000 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Tougaloo College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Tougaloo College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tougaloo College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tougaloo College
500 W County Line Rd
Tougaloo, Mississippi
39174, USA