Tougaloo College

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Tougaloo, MS
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#4 Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,301

Location Tougaloo, Mississippi
Website tougaloo.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation United Church of Christ

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Tougaloo College, located in a historic district seven miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, operates as a private liberal arts institution with roots dating back to 1869 when it was established by the American Missionary Association. The 500-acre campus features several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Robert O. Wilder Building (formerly the John Boddie Mansion), which served as a station on the Underground Railroad. Known for its significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, Tougaloo maintains strong programs in natural sciences, particularly biology and chemistry, along with social sciences and humanities. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for its undergraduate population, with most students residing on campus throughout their academic career. While maintaining NCAA Division III provisional membership status, the college competes as the Tougaloo Bulldogs primarily in basketball and tennis.

Tougaloo College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

Tougaloo College is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Tougaloo College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#947
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#563
Best Colleges in Mississippi

#8
Best Private Colleges in Mississippi

#4
Best Value Colleges in Mississippi

#30

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 790/1090
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/21
GPA 2.8

Acceptance Rate

59.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.2%
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$12,407

Costs for Tougaloo College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$12,407
Books and Supplies		$1,582
Other Fees		$521
Room and Board		$8,924
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,400
Total One Year Cost		$27,834

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Tougaloo College are Social Sciences, Psychology, and English and Literature. 53% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in Psychology, and 8% in English and Literature.