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Sciences-focusedTight-knitUrbanHBCU
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Tougaloo College is a private urban institution in Tougaloo, Mississippi. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 681 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,724 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,663.
Established
1869
Motto
"Where History Meets the Future"
Type
Private historically black college
Conference
National Association of
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53%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
681Students
14:1Student:Faculty
32%Grad Rate
$34,724Earnings 10yr
$15,663Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate53.2%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$11,398
Room & Board$7,544
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$22,570
Average Net Price$15,663
Median Debt at Graduation$30,046
Monthly Payment (10yr)$319
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,824
$30–48K$15,342
$48–75K$21,637
$75–110K$21,470
$110K+$22,070
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$15,663
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,098
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (29)
Student Body
Undergrads
681
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
62%
Race & Ethnicity
Black 90%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate32.3%
Freshman Retention71.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$25,777
8 Years$31,934
10 Years$34,724
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,300
Men
$34,500
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
91Average
Estimated from MS state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
New Orleanspop. 380K
169 mi(293 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
324 mi(562 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
347 mi(601 min)