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Tougaloo College

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Tougaloo College Profile

  • 500 W County Line Rd
    Tougaloo , MS 39174
    (601) 977-7700
    www.tougaloo.edu
    Setting
    Mid-size city
    Enrollment
    988
    Full time
    967
    Part time
    21
    Men full time
    315
    Women full time
    652
    Mission Statement

    Tougaloo College is a private, coeducational, historically black, church-related, but not church controlled, four-year liberal arts institution located on West County Line Road on the northern edge of the city of Jackson, Missisisippi. Founded in 1869 by the American Missionary Association, Tougaloo College was chartered on the principles that it be accessible to all irrespective of their religious tenets, and conducted on the most liberal principles for the benefit of our citizens in general. Tougaloo acknowledges and respects its traditions, remains dedicated to the equality of all people, and continues to be a value-oriented community where students are guided by a concerned faculty and staff. The members of this community apply current knowledge to prepare students for lifelong learning related to new information and emerging technologies, as well as humane standards in a global society. Tougaloo offers an undergraduate curriculum designed to encourage students to apply critical thought to all areas of life, to acquire a basic knowledge of the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences, to develop skills required in selected professions, and to provide leadership in a democratic society and in a changing world. Tougaloo intends that its students become self-directed learners and self-reliant persons capable of dealing with people, challenges and issues. Tougaloo College intends to contribute to the social, health, and educational needs of the local and state communities through a program of community service.

    Tougaloo College More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    United Church of Christ
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelors
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    No

    Tougaloo College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    0%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    99%
    Hispanic
    0%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    0%
    Non-Resident Alien
    0%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    0%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Tougaloo College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $25
    Applied
    1,058
    Admitted
    1,012
    Enrolled
    200
    Admitted %
    96%

    Tougaloo College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Tougaloo College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    7%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    450
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    530
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    380
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    470
    Students submitting ACT
    93%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    21
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    26
  • Tougaloo College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $9,710
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $9,710
    Books and Supplies
    $1,300
    On-campus room and board
    $6,330
    Off-campus room and board
    $5,700

    Tougaloo College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    100%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    81% , $4,050 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    40% , $9,500 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    85% , $6,625 on average
  • Tougaloo College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 16
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 0 3
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor
    Computer Science 0 3
    Education Associate Bachelor
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 4
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor
    English Language and Literature, General 0 12
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Child Development 2 6
    History Associate Bachelor
    History, General 0 6
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelor
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 2
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0 5
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 0 5
    Psychology Associate Bachelor
    Psychology, General 0 14
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Economics, General 0 13
    Political Science and Government, General 0 9
    Sociology 0 23
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor
    Art/Art Studies, General 0 3
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 0 3
  • Tougaloo College Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    Apr 15th
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Apr 15th
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    Apr 30th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Aug 24th
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Tougaloo College Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    -
    Enable Regional Events
    -

    Tougaloo College Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    -
    Football program
    -
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    -
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Tougaloo College Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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