Tougaloo College Review

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Tougaloo College is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 865 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1869 and is the only college located in Tougaloo, Mississippi.

Tougaloo College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Church of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Tougaloo College will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Tougaloo College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 17 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, English and Literature, Economics, and Biology. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Tougaloo College is fair at 74% (above Mississippi average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is low: 47%. Nearly 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Tougaloo College is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Tougaloo College is 002439. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is very easy to obtain a loan at Tougaloo College, as 85% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $6,600.

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, around $9,300 a year. The additional fees at Tougaloo College not covered by tuition are nearly $500; which comes to a total of $9,800 per academic year.

Admissions Information

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

According to government data, 1,222 applications were submitted and 1,172 were accepted (96%); so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Tougaloo College is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; also, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this school.

If you would like to obtain more detailed information about applying to Tougaloo College, call the school's general information office at (601) 977-7700 or check Tougaloo College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Tougaloo College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tougaloo College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Tougaloo College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 700 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,000 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Tougaloo College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime information, Tougaloo College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Tougaloo. Other cities to get an education from near Tougaloo College are Jackson, Pearl, Clinton, Florence, and Raymond.

Tougaloo College Videos

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Tougaloo College Location and Maps

Post Address: Tougaloo College, 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, Mississippi 39174, USA
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