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| 500 W County Line Rd | Tuition In/Out-State: | $10,218 / $10,218 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 918 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tougaloo , MS 39174 | Books and Supplies: | $1,300 | Applicants Admitted: | 35% |
| (601) 977-7700 | On-campus Room and Board: | $6,330 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 98% |
| http://www.tougaloo.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $25 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 44% , $10,316 on average |
| Address | 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, MS 39174 |
| Phone Number | (601) 977-7700 |
| Web Address | http://www.tougaloo.edu |
| 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. |
| Type of School | Four or more years, Private not-for-profit |
| Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
| Calendar | Semester |
| Setting | Mid-size city |
| Distance learning opportunities | No |
| Total enrollment | 918 |
| Enrolled full time | 891 |
| Enrolled part time | 27 |
| Men enrolled full time | 328 |
| Women enrolled full time | 563 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | - |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | - |
| Black/Non-Hispanic | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White/Non-Hispanic | - |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 0% |
| Admissions office phone number | - |
| Open admission policy | No |
| Undergraduate Application fee | $25 |
| Applied | 3,075 |
| Admitted | 1,075 |
| Enrolled | 204 |
| Admitted % | 35% |
| 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 |
| Students submitting SAT | 6% |
| SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score | 320 |
| SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score | 490 |
| SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score | 300 |
| SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score | 500 |
| Students submitting ACT | 97% |
| ACT Composite 25th percentile score | 15 |
| ACT Composite 75th percentile score | 20 |
| In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $9,740 |
| Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $9,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| On-campus room and board | $6,330 |
| Off-campus room and board | $5,700 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 98% |
| Receiving Federal Grants | 85% , $6,396 on average |
| Receiving Institutional Aid | 44% , $10,316 on average |
| Receiving Student Loans | 42% , $6,167 on average |
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 0 | 29 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelor |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 3 | 0 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Associate | Bachelor |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 0 | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Associate | Bachelor |
| Computer Science | 0 | 5 |
| Education | Associate | Bachelor |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 0 | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 0 | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 0 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | 0 | 9 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelor |
| Child Development | 0 | 2 |
| History | Associate | Bachelor |
| History, General | 0 | 9 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelor |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | 5 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelor |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 0 | 8 |
| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor |
| Chemistry, General | 0 | 6 |
| Physics, General | 0 | 0 |
| Psychology | Associate | Bachelor |
| Psychology, General | 0 | 22 |
| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelor |
| Economics, General | 0 | 18 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 0 | 9 |
| Sociology | 0 | 27 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelor |
| Art/Art Studies, General | 0 | 2 |
| Music, General | 0 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 0 | 0 |
| Regular application deadline | No closing date |
| Priority application deadline | April 15 |
| Fall application deadline | April 30 |
| SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due | August 24 |
| SAT Subject score report due | - |
| College will notify student by | - |
| Student must reply to acceptance by | No set date |
| Deadline for housing deposit | - |
| Financial aid priority deadline | April 15 |
| Financial aid deadline | - |
| College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about | - |
| Student must reply to financial aid decision by | - |
| Early decision deadline | - |
| College will notify student of early decision by | - |
| Early action deadline | - |
| College will notify student of early action by | - |
| 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 of transfer decision by | - |
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