Tougaloo College Admission Requirements

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Tougaloo College Admission Overview

Tougaloo College admission requirements are competitive. Last year Tougaloo College admitted 59.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.8 GPA (B-) and SAT 790-1090 / ACT 16-21. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tougaloo College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

59.9%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Tougaloo College acceptance rate is 59.9%. Last year, 1,397 of 2,334 applicants were admitted. That is the 7th lowest acceptance rate in Mississippi.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Tougaloo College and can you get accepted?

Tougaloo College is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Tougaloo College typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.8. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Tougaloo College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.8

Typical High School Grades

B-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.8

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Tougaloo College typically have around a 2.8 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades.

The school ranks #14 in Mississippi for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Tougaloo College Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Tougaloo College requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Scores are reviewed with a 2.00 high school GPA and the required 16 high school units. Homeschooled applicants also send SAT or ACT results.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.tougaloo.edu/admissions/admission-requirements

Tougaloo College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

790-1090

Freshmen who sent SAT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 380
  • Math 410
  • Composite 790
SAT 25th percentile scores for Tougaloo College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 550
  • Math 540
  • Composite 1090
SAT 75th percentile scores for Tougaloo College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Tougaloo College typically score around a 940 SAT (middle 50% 790–1090) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 29th percentile nationally. Tougaloo College ranks #11 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 790 to 1090

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Tougaloo College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1090+ Above 75th >74%
940 to 1090 Avg + 60%-74%
790 to 940 Avg - 44%-60%
Below 790 Below mid-50 <44%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tougaloo College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-21

Freshmen reporting ACT

78%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 13
  • Math 15
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Tougaloo College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 19
  • Composite 21
ACT 75th percentile scores for Tougaloo College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Tougaloo College typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 16–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Tougaloo College places #11 among colleges in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 21

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.

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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Tougaloo College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
21+ Above 75th >76%
18 to 21 Avg + 60%-76%
16 to 18 Avg - 47%-60%
Below 16 Below mid-50 <47%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Tougaloo College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,613 721 2,334
Accepted 981 416 1,397
Acceptance Rate 61% 58% 60%
Enrolled 89 54 143
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 13% 10%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tougaloo College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Tougaloo College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Tougaloo College is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Tougaloo College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Tougaloo College is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 59.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.8 GPA (about an B- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176406.

GPA calculator: Tougaloo College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026