Tougaloo College

Tougaloo College was established in 1869. It is a private institution located in Tougaloo, Mississippi. The campus of the Tougaloo College is comprised of 10 buildings, which are spread across an area of 500 acres. The institution offers a number of degrees in various subjects. The institution is organized into the following academic divisions:

• Continuing Education and Professional Studies
• Division of Education Supervision and Instruction
• Division of Humanities
• Division of Natural Sciences
• Division of Social Sciences

Tougaloo College is home to a number of recognized students clubs and organizations, including the Gladys Noel Bates Student Researchers' Club, the Health & Physical Education Club, the Political Science Club, the Baptist Student Union and the Biology Club.

Tougaloo College Highlights

Where Tougaloo College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Church of Christ religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in science, liberal arts, and therapy and counseling.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Tougaloo College is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Tougaloo College was 856 in 2007 (832 full-time equivalent).

About 32% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 68% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Tougaloo College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Tougaloo College provides on-campus housing for 693 of its 832 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Tougaloo College Athletics

Tougaloo College is in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.

Tougaloo College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 9 male students received the aid (men were 50% of those receiving aid) and 9 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 50% of students receiving such aid) .

Tougaloo College Admissions (2007)

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