by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 762 undergraduates in 2020, Tougaloo is a very small, private college located in Tougaloo, Mississippi. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Tougaloo offers a “study abroad” program.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Tougaloo is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Church of Christ faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Church of Christ Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Tougaloo Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Tougaloo does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Tougaloo for Veterans Guide.
Tougaloo offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Tougaloo has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 762 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 655 (86.0%). Part-time attendance was 107 (14.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 655 | 107 | 762 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Tougaloo is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Tougaloo #2777 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Tougaloo by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Tougaloo Diversity Guide.
Tougaloo has a total of 86 student athletes, 44 men and 42 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,081,545 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,081,545 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tougaloo College Athletics