Tougaloo College is a private, United Church of Christ university located in Tougaloo, MS. The foundation of Tougaloo College was laid down in the year 1869. The motto of the Tougaloo College is "Where History Meets the Future" and its official colors are royal blue and scarlet. In addition to over 793 undergraduate students, TC also boasts of over 16 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 809. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 100 faculty. Around 65% of the students are females and 35% are males. Notably, Tougaloo College is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At TC around 97% are Black or African American, and 3% are Non-resident alien. Moreover, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several achievers in its 151 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Anne Moody, Bennie Thompson, Joyce Ladner, and Lawrence Guyot. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At TC, 51 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools), and TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council). $10 million is the total value of endowment of the Tougaloo College.
