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Tougaloo College
About 60 in 100 applicants get into Tougaloo College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Tougaloo College sits in Tougaloo proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. The school maintains its United Church of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $48,144 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 639 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Tougaloo College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 59.9% who got into Tougaloo College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Tougaloo College received 1,976 applications and admitted 1,051 (53.2%), with 129 enrolling.
How Tougaloo College compares
| Tougaloo College | Mississippi median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 59.9% | 77.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,407 | $10,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $34,724 | $42,539 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Tougaloo College's median earnings are $34,724 — below the Mississippi benchmark of $42,539. Weigh that against the $12,407 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Tougaloo College lists tuition at $12,407 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Tougaloo College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $12,407 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 639 undergraduates, Tougaloo College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Tougaloo College students — 33.1% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Tougaloo College?
Tougaloo College doesn't look at test scores; its 59.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Tougaloo College's acceptance rate?
53.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,051 admitted from 1,976 applicants.
How much does Tougaloo College cost?
At Tougaloo College, published tuition is $12,407 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Tougaloo College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Tougaloo College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $34,724 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Mississippi
- Rust College — 48.7% admitted
- Millsaps College — 43.1% admitted
- Belhaven University — 49.8% admitted
- Alcorn State University — 45.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.