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Tougaloo College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate59.9%

Tougaloo keeps most freshmen for sophomore year, but its 33% six-year graduation rate makes academic preparation and fit worth taking seriously. It is test-optional, so you do not need scores to apply, but a strong SAT or ACT can still add clear academic evidence if it strengthens your file.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Tougaloo College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Tougaloo College enrolls about 1,286 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Tougaloo’s freshman retention rate is 83%, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 33%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Tougaloo, MS

Undergrad Enrollment1,286

Freshman Retention83%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate33%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Tougaloo College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Tougaloo, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Because Tougaloo offers Early Decision, the October test is typically the last retake likely to arrive in time and give you a superscoring opportunity.

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What you'll actually pay

Tougaloo is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $13,390. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$13,390

Room and Board$8,924

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid Package$10,500

Average Debt at Grad$25,000

Tougaloo College’s listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $22,314 per year. The average aid package is $10,500, which can significantly reduce the amount students pay out of pocket. Students graduate with an average debt of about $25,000, offering useful context for weighing affordability.