Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 563
Graduate Enrollment: 26
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
United Church of Christ
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 55.81%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 76.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 59.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 45.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.9%
Black: 95.2%
Hispanic: 0.4%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 95.2%
Hispanic: 0.4%
Asian: 0.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $17,173
In-State tuition: $10,861Out-of-State tuition: $10,861
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,440 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,440 (2022)
Average Family Income: $30,293 (2017)
Median Family Income: $19,455 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 64.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 50.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,046 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $319 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,058 |
| $30k-48k | $11,205 |
| $48k-75k | $13,227 |
| $75k-110k | $15,840 |
| $110k+ | $16,173 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,046 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $17,769 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,241 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 54.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 50.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 59.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 31.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $23,897 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $30,949 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | $28,178 ($2,348) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 17 | $42,875 | $387 | $25,533 ($2,128) | $29,530 ($2,461) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $44,577Full time faculty: 66%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $22,843,153 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $26,062,790 (2022)