International Programs
About Tougaloo College
Founded in 1869, Tougaloo College is a liberal arts institution that prepares students to be
imaginative, self-directed, critical yet mindful thinkers and lifelong learners who are committed to
leadership and services in a global society. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Tougaloo College offers 29 majors within the
Divisions of Education, Humanities, Natural Science and Social Science.
Tougaloo College continues to be a value-oriented community where quality education is applied
to prepare students to be recognizable leaders who will share in the decision making and the
innovation of concepts in the world in which we are connected.
Location
Tougaloo College is pristinely and serenely located adjacent to Madison, Ridgeland and Jackson,
MS. Tougaloo College is nearly 201 miles / 323.4 kilometers, a 3 hr. 10 min. drive to Memphis,
Tennessee; 194 miles / 312.2 kilometers, a 3 hr. 11 min. drive to New Orleans, LA; 163 miles /
262.3 kilometers, a 3 hr. 35 min. drive to Gulfport, MS, and 171 miles / 275.1 kilometers; a 3 hr.
and 48 min. drive to Biloxi, MS.
International Programs Vision
The primary focus of the Office of International Programs is to encourage, inspire, advise and
assist Tougaloo College students, faculty, staff, the local and foreign community to develop
international skills through education and community service and to live and work in cultures
beyond the boundaries of the countries in which they live in order to be better prepared for
stewardship and leadership positions in the inevitable globalization of the planet. Our secondary
focus is to extend like opportunities and services to international faculty and students. We invite
foreign nationals to pursue their four year degree at Tougaloo College.
Study at Tougaloo College
- Clean, safe, and peaceful! Located in the quiet Tougaloo community adjacent to Jackson, Madison and Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Small class sizes with friendly professional teachers
- Tuition fits your budget
- Our Intensive English Program directs you from ESL to regular college classes
- Friendly and helpful International Programs staff to assist you will all your needs
- Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Most to all of your credits may transfer to any major U.S. institution
- Four-year degrees available from 29 majors within the Divisions of Education, Humanities, Natural Science and Social Science
- The climate is conductive to many outdoor activities including biking, hiking, water skiing, and other water activities
- Many shopping areas are only minutes from the campus
For More Information:
Please contact the International Programs
Professor Larry Ray
PH: 601-977-6144
FX: 601-977-4425
E-mail: lray@tougaloo.edu
Please follow the link to begin your application to study at Tougaloo College.
