Tougaloo College's published cost of attendance is $24,239. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,294, middle-income families pay around $17,744, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,266.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,239 |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,407 |
| Room and Board | $8,924 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,582 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,196 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,043 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,294 |
| $30–48k | $17,523 |
| $48–75k | $17,744 |
| $75–110k | $14,396 |
| $110k+ | $16,266 |
Tougaloo College's published cost of attendance is $24,239. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $17,294, middle-income families pay around $17,744, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,266. Azimuth ranks Tougaloo College #764 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Tougaloo College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and offers institutional aid to qualifying students. The college applies for demonstrated financial need using the FAFSA. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $30,046, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,175; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,641, median federal debt of $30,046 projects to a monthly payment of about $339 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tougaloo College earn median 4-year earnings of $42,641, placing Tougaloo College in the 2.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,006 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 29.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Tougaloo College #1329 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Sociology reports 6 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $42,121.
