TOUGALOO COLLEGE

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Tougaloo College

School Overview

Tougaloo College has a United Church of Christ religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Tougaloo, MS). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

500 W County Line Rd
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Main Phone: (601) 977-7700
Web Site: www.tougaloo.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 815 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 62 male students and 147 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 29.7% of the student body, while females made up 70.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (99)%.

Tougaloo College is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 25.6% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Communications

Journalism

Computer

Computer Science

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Family Development

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Performing And Visual Arts

General Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Tougaloo College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Tougaloo College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Weekend college
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,940
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 10,795
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,940

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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