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49.3%Acceptance
$11,398Tuition
681Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,724Earnings
#22 in MississippiPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindLiberal ArtsNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCUUnited Church of Christ

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$11,398
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,398
Average Net Price
$15,663
Students Receiving Financial Aid
61.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,544
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,400
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,342
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,046
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$319/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
36.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
58.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
61.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $14,824
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,342
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,637
$75,001 – $110,000 $21,470
$110,001+ $22,070

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $15,663 per year after aid at this historically black college. The net price climbs with income, from $14,824 for families earning under $30,000 to $22,070 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, expect to pay between $59,000 and $88,000 depending on your family's finances. Nearly 62% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the school's commitment to serving low-income students.

Graduates typically owe $30,046 in loans, translating to monthly payments of $319. With median earnings of $34,724 ten years out, loan payments consume about 11% of gross income. Only 36% of borrowers are successfully paying down their loans. The employment rate hits 91.5%, though many graduates earn modest salaries in education and social services. Students from low-income families get the best financial deal here, while those pursuing science and pre-med tracks benefit most from Tougaloo's academic partnerships.

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