Tougaloo College

Tougaloo, MS · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

HBCU Midsize city

60%Acceptance rate
$17,043Average net price / year
33%Graduation rate
$34,724Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,046Median debt at graduation
639Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$12,407
Total cost of attendance
$24,239
Room & board
$8,924
Books & supplies
$1,582
Average net price
$17,043

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$17,294
$30–48k
$17,523
$48–75k
$17,744
$75–110k
$14,396
$110k+
$16,266

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
59.9%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
First-year retention
83%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$25,777
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,724
Median debt (graduates)
$30,046
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
63%
Students with federal loans
60%

Programs: what graduates earn

1 of 36 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Sociology13$26,798$36,500

Students

Undergraduates
639
Graduate students
16
Part-time
6%
Women / men
58% / 42%
White
0%
Hispanic
2%
Black
87%
Asian
0%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Avg faculty salary
$36,108 / year
Full-time faculty
95%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.tougaloo.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 8% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Education – 11% of degrees
  • English – 3% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 13% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tougaloo College?

59.9% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Tougaloo College cost?

The average net price after grants is $17,043 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,407 and the full cost of attendance is $24,239.

How much do Tougaloo College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $34,724 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

33% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.