Tougaloo College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Tougaloo, MS that costs an average of $20,702 a year after financial aid, admits 60% of applicants and graduates 58% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,702
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
58%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,624

HBCUPrivate nonprofitMidsize city639 undergraduates

Cost of Tougaloo College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$27,020
Tuition and fees, in-state$12,628
Housing and food (on campus)$11,838
Books and supplies$1,882
Average net price after aid$20,702

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,340
$30,001–48,000$20,628
$48,001–75,000$20,789
$75,001–110,000$21,916
$110,001+$22,098

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Tougaloo College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate60%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate58%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$31,379
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,624
Rank in Mississippi (earnings)13th of 16 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,131
Typical monthly loan payment$240 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans33%

Majors and programs at Tougaloo College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology39——
Chemistry4——
Communication and Media Studies11——
Computer Science3——
Economics17——
English Language and Literature3——
Fine and Studio Arts———
History7——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services———
Mathematics3——
Music8——
Physics———
Political Science and Government13——
Psychology20——
Social Work2——
Sociology15——
Special Education and Teaching———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——

Associate's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology9——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer Programming———
Computer Science5——
Economics9——
Education, Other5——
History9——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services———
Physics1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——

Similar colleges in Mississippi

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Millsaps CollegeJackson$25,72843%$65,503
Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain$26,30689%$42,093
Rust CollegeHolly Springs$13,31449%$35,151
Belhaven UniversityJackson$18,07850%$50,101
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg$13,50760%$46,286
Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton$21,03429%$54,122
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland———

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About Tougaloo College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationTougaloo, MS
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates639
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitetougaloo.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Tougaloo College's acceptance rate?

Tougaloo College admits 60% of applicants.

How much does Tougaloo College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $27,020 a year (tuition and fees: $12,628). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,702 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,340.

How much do Tougaloo College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $41,624 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 16 similar colleges in Mississippi.

What is Tougaloo College's graduation rate?

58% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% of first-year students return for a second year.