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| Partial Scholarships | $1,000 - $5,000 | R | R | ||
| Presidential I | $300 | ||||
| Presidential II | $300 | ||||
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Tougaloo College Scholarships
| 500 W County Line Rd | Tuition In/Out-State: | $9,710 / $9,710 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 856 |
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| Tougaloo , MS 39174 | Books and Supplies: | $1,300 | Applicants Admitted: | 96% |
| (601) 977-7700 | On-campus Room and Board: | $6,330 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 100% |
| www.tougaloo.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $25 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 40% , $9,500 on average |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Tougaloo College General Information
Will I get in?- Address
- 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, MS 39174
- Phone Number
- (601) 977-7700
- Web Address
- 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
- Bachelors
- Calendar
- Semester
- Setting
- Mid-size city
- Distance learning opportunities
- No
Tougaloo College Size
- Total enrollment
- 988
- Enrolled full time
- 967
- Enrolled part time
- 21
- For a 12-month period as of 2007.
Tougaloo College Student Body
- Men enrolled full time
- 315
- Women enrolled full time
- 652
- 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%
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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
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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
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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
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- Early action deadline
- -
- College will notify student of early decision by
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- College will notify student of early action by
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- 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
- -
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Tougaloo College Admin Settings
- College Profile Override
- -
- Application Link
- -
- Scholarship Calculator Link
- -
- Facebook Link
- -
- Twitter Username
- -
- Virtual Tour Link
- -
- Enable Regional Events
- -
- Next Connect Link Url
- -
- Next Connect Link Text
- -
- Next Connect Description
- -
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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