Tougaloo College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Tougaloo, Mississippi with 639 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, costs an average of $20,702 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Tougaloo College acceptance rate and admissions
Tougaloo College admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Tougaloo College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $12,628 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,838 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,020 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $20,702 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $20,702 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,318 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Tougaloo College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Tougaloo College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $41,624 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,131 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 51% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Tougaloo College majors and what graduates earn
Tougaloo College awarded bachelor's degrees in 16 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from sociology ($42,121).
All 16 majors at Tougaloo College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 2 | n/a | $42,121 | n/a |
| Biology | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Tougaloo College
2 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 2 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Human development and family studies | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 639 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 58% women, 42% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Tougaloo College?
Tougaloo College admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Tougaloo College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $12,628. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $20,702 a year in 2024-25.
Is Tougaloo College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Tougaloo College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Tougaloo College?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Tougaloo College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $41,624 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.