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- Tougaloo College
- General Address :
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500 W County Line Rd
Tougaloo, Mississippi 39174
USA
Phone: (601) 977-7700
- Institution Type :
- Private , 4-year
- Student Population:
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Under 1,000 students
- Awards Offered:
- Certificate
Bachelor's
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- About the School:
- 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. - Admission information :
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Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014): $25 Total Male Female Number of applicants 2,661 815 1,846 Percent admitted 36% 36% 35% Percent admitted who enrolled 16% 17% 16%
Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)Admissions Considerations Required Recommended Secondary school GPA X Secondary school record X Completion of college-preparatory program X Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) X TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) X Students submitting scores Number Percent SAT 8 52% ACT 151 99% Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile** NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading 365 537 SAT Math 357 447 ACT Composite 15 21 ACT English 14 22 ACT Math 16 19 - Tuition and Fees :
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Estimated expenses for academic year 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 % change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 Tuition and fees $9,718 $10,218 $10,218 $10,227 0.1% Books and supplies $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 0.0% Living arrangement On Campus Room and board $6,330 $6,330 $6,330 $6,330 0.0% Other $2,900 $2,900 $2,900 $2,900 0.0% Off Campus Room and board $5,700 $5,700 $5,700 $5,700 0.0% Other $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 0.0% Off Campus with Family Other $2,900 $2,900 $2,900 $2,900 0.0% Total Expenses 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 % change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 On Campus $20,248 $20,748 $20,748 $20,757 0.0% Off Campus $19,718 $20,218 $20,218 $20,227 0.0% Off Campus with Family $13,918 $14,418 $14,418 $14,427 0.1% - Financial Aid Information:
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Financial Aid Office Phone: (601) 977-7769
Type of Aid Number receiving aid Percent receiving aid Total amount of aid received Average amount of aid received Any student financial aid1 229 94% —— —— Grant or scholarship aid 175 72% $1,827,785 $10,444 Federal grants 175 72% $1,081,785 $6,182 Pell grants 170 70% $940,785 $5,534 Other federal grants 168 69% $141,000 $839 State/local government grant or scholarships 51 21% $31,000 $608 Institutional grants or scholarships 75 31% $715,000 $9,533 Student loan aid 85 35% $585,000 $6,882 Federal student loans 85 35% $540,000 $6,353 Other student loans 11 5% $45,000 $4,091 Type of Aid Number receiving aid Percent receiving aid Total amount of aid received Average amount of aid received Grant or scholarship aid1 952 98% $5,990,850 $6,293 Pell grants 826 85% $3,715,923 $4,499 Federal student loans 795 82% $7,751,699 $9,751
- School Website:
- www.tougaloo.edu
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