Description

Established in 1869, Tougaloo is an HBCU with a rich history. Originally a seminary, Tougaloo College is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all people, regardless of ethnicity, creed or financial or social background.

Tougaloo administers its academics through five divisions:

*Education, Supervision and Instruction
*Humanities
*Natural Science
*Social Science
*Continuing Education and Professional Studies

The college offers about 30 majors, some of which have the option of a special emphasis. For example, if he or she chooses, an Economics major can add an emphasis in Accounting or Business Administration. There are also some dual-degree programs available through the Division of Natural Science. These include Engineering, Pre-Nursing and Dentistry.

Tougaloo College attempts to remove its students’ financial obstacles, offering several kinds of financial aid. Among these are the school’s many institutional scholarships, which are awarded based on academic achievement, athletics and need to eligible students. Tougaloo’s music department also offers scholarships to exceptional students.

Admissions at Tougaloo are somewhat flexible. Students who don’t meet the school’s requirements can make an appeal for conditional admission, and Tougaloo has transfer agreements with several local community colleges.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Church of Christ

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$9,718

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,718

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

938

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
871
Freshman Class
234
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
938

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
92%
Graduate
8%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
68%
Men
32%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
98%
Caucasian
1%
Other
1%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%