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 2008-2009)

Students

Tougaloo College is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Tougaloo College was 856 in 2007-2008 (829 full-time equivalent).

About 33% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 67% of the class.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

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

Housing and Meals

Tougaloo College provides on-campus housing for 673 of its 829 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 7 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 (2008-2009)

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