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Tougaloo College Baseball

NAIA baseball program in Jackson, MS. Member of the HBCU Athletic Conference.

Tougaloo College is a NAIA baseball program in the HBCU Athletic Conference located in Jackson, MS. Head coach Earl Sanders has led the program. 67% of players stay all four years. After college, 22% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include Atlanta Braves, Tougaloo College, Texas Rangers Baseball Club. Tougaloo College has a 53% acceptance rate and 2.8 average GPA and costs approximately $0 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Tougaloo College Baseball?

67% of freshmen who join Tougaloo College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 28%. On average, players spend 2.4 seasons on the Tougaloo College roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

67%
Stay 4 years
28%
Leave after year 1
2.4
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Tougaloo College Baseball Players Do After College?

22% of Tougaloo College baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 18 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include education (11%), engineering (11%), finance (11%). Top employers include Atlanta Braves, Tougaloo College, Texas Rangers Baseball Club, Chevron.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball22%
education11%
engineering11%
finance11%

Based on LinkedIn data for 18 tracked alumni, 2017-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Tougaloo College Baseball?

Earl Sanders is the head baseball coach at Tougaloo College. Tougaloo College competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference as a NAIA program in Jackson, MS.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Tougaloo College?

Tougaloo College has a 53% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 2.80 for admitted students, with a 32% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 71% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Tougaloo College is 681 students.

53%
Acceptance rate
2.80
Average GPA
19
Average ACT
32%
Graduation rate
71%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Tougaloo College?

Attending Tougaloo College costs approximately $11,398 per year, with the average student receiving $15,663 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $0 per year. 62% of students at Tougaloo College receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$11kAid: $16kNet: $0k
Aid covers 137%62% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Tougaloo College Baseball?

Tougaloo College is a NAIA baseball program competing in the HBCU Athletic Conference, located in Jackson, MS.

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