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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

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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 25^th percentile score

450

SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

530

SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

380

SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

470

Students submitting ACT

93%

ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

21

ACT Composite 75^th 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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Tougaloo College Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:	Amount
Partial Scholarships	$1,000 - $5,000	R	R
Presidential I	$300
Presidential II	$300
Provost	-
Scholarships for International Students	-

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