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Tougaloo College is located in a medium-sized city, in Tougaloo, MS. The school is officially a United Church of Christ school. Tougaloo College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at Tougaloo College often study science, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 530 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 470 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 856 students (832 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Tougaloo College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Tougaloo College
500 W County Line Rd
Tougaloo, MS 39174
General Phone: (601) 977-7700
http://www.tougaloo.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 66 | English, economics, political science, history, sociology, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child development |
| Media | 6 | mass communication |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | special ed, early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and fitness |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Tougaloo College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 128 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 3 |
Tougaloo College is a historically black college.
In 2007, Tougaloo College had a total enrollment of 856 students (832 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| Black | 99% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 79% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,058 | 1,012 | 96% | 200 | 20% |
| Men | 292 | 271 | 93% | 65 | 24% |
| Women | 766 | 741 | 97% | 135 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,710 |
| Room and board | $ 6,330 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,330 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Tougaloo College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 243900)
Tougaloo College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $51,877 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $41,001 | 11 | $39,547 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $38,451 | 15 | $34,903 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,340 | 13 | $32,452 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $42,480 | 40 | $35,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Basketball | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Track | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 2 | 4 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tougaloo College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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