Tougaloo College is a private, coeducational, historically black, church-related, but not church controlled, four-year liberal arts institution located on West County Line Road on the northern edge of the city of Jackson, Missisisippi.
Founded in 1869 by the American Missionary Association, Tougaloo College was chartered on the principles that it be accessible to all irrespective of their religious tenets, and conducted on the most liberal principles for the benefit of our citizens in general. Tougaloo acknowledges and respects its traditions, remains dedicated to the equality of all people, and continues to be a value-oriented community where students are guided by a concerned faculty and staff. The members of this community apply current knowledge to prepare students for lifelong learning related to new information and emerging technologies, as well as humane standards in a global society.
Tougaloo offers an undergraduate curriculum designed to encourage students to apply critical thought to all areas of life, to acquire a basic knowledge of the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences, to develop skills required in selected professions, and to provide leadership in a democratic society and in a changing world. Tougaloo intends that its students become self-directed learners and self-reliant persons capable of dealing with people, challenges and issues. Tougaloo College intends to contribute to the social, health, and educational needs of the local and state communities through a program of community service.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
560
590
SAT Math
540
590
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
20
25
ACT English
22
29
ACT Math
20
24
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$9,460
$9,460
$9,710
Books and supplies
$1,300
$1,300
$1,300
Room and board (on campus)
$6,220
$6,220
$6,330
Room and board (off campus)
$5,700
$5,700
$5,700
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (601) 977-7769
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 100%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,050
State/Local Grants: $500
Institutional Grants: $9,500
Student Loans: $6,625
