PHOENIX PACT PARTNER COLLEGE
Tougaloo College
Location: Tougaloo, Mississippi; 11-hour drive from Chicago
Size: 600 Students
Diversity: 98% African American, 1% Hispanic / Latino
Test Scores: Required
Pact Scholarships per year: 5
Application Deadline: February 1
Available on Common App: No
Interview: Required for Phoenix Pact scholarship
Process: An additional interview application is required. Both the Tougaloo application and the interview interest form must be completed by February 1. You can access the interview interest form by clicking this link.
Housing: Required on campus for all 4 years
More Info: https://www.tougaloo.edu/index.php/admissions/apply-online
A private, historically black, liberal arts college with a rich history of civic and social activism– Tougaloo's vision is to "prepare its graduates to be productive in their time and lead the change for a better world." Established in 1869, part of Tougaloo's campus is situated on a former plantation, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
#12 HBCU in the nation, U.S. News & World Report
15:1 student/faculty ratio, ensuring personalized attention for all students
50-year old nationally recognized research partnership with Brown University that offers Student Semester Exchange Program, Civil Rights Mini-exchange Program, the Black Lavender Experience Mini-exchange Program, Early Identification Programs in Medicine and Public Health, and most recently, the Health Equity Scholars Program to expand voices and perspectives of African Americans in public health careers.
“Because of the prestigious culture and history of the school, I chose Tougaloo College. I was constantly instructed to soar high while I was enrolled, which I'll keep in mind as I commit to my dreams every day.” -Samys Douglas; NLCP 2017, Tougaloo 2021