C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
25/100 · earnings-weighted

Tougaloo College

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU
📍 Tougaloo, Mississippi 39174
Tougaloo College campus, Tougaloo, MS
Tougaloo College campus, Tougaloo, MS. Photo: In a work by Edward Mayes, Photographer not mentioned., Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
C+
57/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
89/100
Prestige
F
26/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

725
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
53%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tougaloo College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,724
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$25,777
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$30,046
Median debt at graduation
33.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
19
Median ACT
62.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 87% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 10th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MS wage index 0.68). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Tougaloo College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Sociology—$42,121-20%#432 of 462#252$36,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,258 $10,258
Room $4,000
Board $2,400
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,782 $24,782

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
78%
Receive Pell Grants
51%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

725
Total Students
59%
Women
75%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Hispanic 2%
Black 90%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 98%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 75%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tougaloo College?
Tougaloo College has an acceptance rate of 53%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Tougaloo College?
Tuition at Tougaloo College is $10,258 for in-state students and $10,258 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Tougaloo College?
The graduation rate at Tougaloo College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Tougaloo College a good school?
Tougaloo College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Tougaloo College?
Tougaloo College has a total enrollment of 725 students. Most students (75%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology