PrivateUrbanHBCUTougaloo College
Tougaloo, Mississippi 39174
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology — close-knit campus
Tougaloo College is a private urban institution in Tougaloo, Mississippi. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 681 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,724 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,663.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1871, the Mississippi State Legislature granted the new institution a formal charter under the name of Tougaloo University.
- •At the end of 1871, the school included 94 "elementary students", 47 that were part of the "normal school", and one categorized as "academic" (college preparatory)—a total student body of 142.
- •On January 23, 1881, Washington Hall—the main classroom building—caught fire during religious services and was entirely destroyed.
- •On May 31, 1881, the foundation was laid for a new classroom building, a three-storey facility named Strieby Hall after M.
- •Courses for college credit were first offered in 1897, and the first Bachelor of Arts degree was awarded in 1901.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,098
Programs (29)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MS state average + city premium