Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
53.19%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Tougaloo College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 53.19%. This means approximately 532 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 681 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
53.19%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,398 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,398 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $22,570 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,663 | State avg: $13,421. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 61.80% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 57.99% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Tougaloo College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,398
Room and board
$7,544
Books and supplies
$1,400
Other expenses
$4,440
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$22,570
Average net price
$15,663
Average aid coverage
31%
$6,907 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Tougaloo College pays approximately $15,663 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Mississippi average of $13,421 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Tougaloo College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Mississippi and national averages.
Tougaloo College net price
$15,663
Mississippi average
$13,421
National average
$17,506
Tougaloo College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,398 and average net price at $15,663. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,398
Current net price
$15,663
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
32.31%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$34,724
Undergraduates
681
10-Year Median Earnings - Tougaloo College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Tougaloo College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Tougaloo College?
Undergraduates
681
Completion rate
32.31%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
61.80%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
57.99%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 61.80% of Tougaloo College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 57.99% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Tougaloo College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Tougaloo College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Tougaloo College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Tougaloo College is listed at 500 W County Line Rd, Tougaloo, MS 39174. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Tougaloo College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tougaloo College | 53.19% | $11,398 | $15,663 | $34,724 |
| Millsaps College | 49.03% | $43,815 | $25,291 | $53,848 |
| Mississippi State University | 76.32% | $26,580 | $15,501 | $51,513 |
| University of Mississippi | 97.78% | $26,980 | $13,164 | $50,994 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $50,994 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tougaloo College's acceptance rate?
Tougaloo College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 53.19%.
How much is Tougaloo College tuition?
Tougaloo College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,398.
What is Tougaloo College's average net price?
Tougaloo College's average net price in the local dataset is $15,663.
What does Tougaloo College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,824 for Tougaloo College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Tougaloo College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,724 for Tougaloo College.
Is Tougaloo College accredited?
Tougaloo College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Tougaloo College?
The local dataset lists 681 undergraduate students at Tougaloo College.
What percentage of Tougaloo College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Tougaloo College in the local dataset is 61.80%.
What is the federal loan rate at Tougaloo College?
The federal loan rate for Tougaloo College in the local dataset is 57.99%.
Where should I verify Tougaloo College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Tougaloo College or the latest official federal education data.