Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Tuskegee University is a 4-year private school and an Historically Black College and University in east Alabama. Tuskegee offers bachelor’s degrees in over 65 academic majors and is the only HBCU to house a fully-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine. The home of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, TU is also the only college or university in the country to be designated a National Historic Site by the National Park Service. For sports fans, TU fields 12 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Golden Tigers.

Acceptance Rate:
30%
Average Net Price:
$36,528
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1029

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$36,528
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$23,440
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$23,440
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,844
Books and Supplies
$1812
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$32,296
$30k - $48k
$33,503
$48k - $75k
$33,596
$75k - $110k
$34,166
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,328
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,163
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,120

 

Students receiving state aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2435
Students receiving federal aid
60%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,163
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,444
$30k - $48k
$11,592
$48k - $75k
$8,067
$75k - $110k
$6,668
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,875,384
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,425,675

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,826
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$278
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,826
Average Other Loans Per Year
$3,825

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
30%
Acceptance Rate
12043
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
56
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 30
Fall Regular DecisionApril 15
Spring Regular DecisionOctober 30
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
22%
Out-Of-State Students
60%
85%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1029
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
475
75th
595
Reading
25th
495
75th
620
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
20
Top 25%
60
Top 50%
100

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-622-6531
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,570
Total Number of Undergrads
2,100
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
61

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
22%
Out-Of-State Students
60%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
5
Ethnicity
African American
91%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
2%
White
1%
Unknown
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
23%
Student Organizations
6
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
63%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Tigers
School Colors
crimson and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Total Male Athletes
174
Total Female Athletes
91
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Tuskegee University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,200
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Auburn
Washington
Birmingham
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Tuskegee University
US Army
US Air Force
Banfield Pet Hospital
Lockheed Martin
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Healthcare Services
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$278
I'm a freshman at Tuskegee and I just finished my 1st semester. As an Animal Poultry and Veterinary Science Major I have learned so much more than I expected. I was expecting to only become a Vet with my major but our APSC 100 class taught me to open my eyes to other careers in the field. The work is sometimes too much too handle but it can be done if you prioritize accordingly. Other than that you are going to learn a lot and personally my last semester was fairly easier than expected.
A. Smith
You learn soo much at Tuskegee, im a history major here, so my schedule is pretty easy. lots of room for electives. If you are a guy then you should try and stay in young as a freshman, thats the best male freshman dorm. the other one, bethune looks like garbage. plus young has won the freshman step show 5 years a row. (Young Hall is SMooth!)
Gabriel from Tuskegee, AL
From academic lessons to life lessons I have learned alot and I just finished my first semester. It has taught me alot and I believe that I have grown so much in the past couple of months.
Keiasha from Tuskegee, AL
I'm a Junior English major and I can definitely say I have learned a lot since I've been here. I've always excelled in school and although I've managed to maintain above a 3.0 GPA my entire time here while maintaining a pretty fruitful social life, I definitely have had to put in work. I can't say any of the workloads I've been challenged with thus far have been unreasonable but time management is key. I can't stress that enough (even if you're good at a subject you still have to study or put forth effort into writing papers or what have you so you MUST make time for working/studying).

Since I've been here I've taken advantage of several different programs that have given me the opportunity to go to Orlando twice for a competition as well as to spend part of my summer at Emory University in Atlanta for a fellowship (I'll be at Duke this fall for a conference and who knows where else next summer) and that's just me. This summer I have friends from all different majors all around the country and world at internships and fellowships. There's a ridiculous amount of opportunities to expand your horizons in this tiny ol' town but you've got to go and get them.
Indya from Columbus, GA
I am a Chemical Engineering major and this subject is not one to play with. My classmates are constantly working hard day in and day out on design projects and lab work. The courses here are strenuous but in the end it is so rewarding. I will have the knowledge that matches any of the other students attending the top engineering schools in the country.
Dana from CA
Here at Tuskegee there are many different ways of keeping a student motivated and moving forward to gaining nothing but A's out of all of his/her classes. Within each of the different colleges on the campus are the various tools each student needs to keep building themselves up. Tools such as; computer labs, study rooms, and professors that are willing to stay later than their usual office hours to help. On top of that there are tutoring sessions throughout the day with more than one person tutoring so if there is something they do not know then the next person will.
Timothy W.
The courses that every student must take are challenging but well worth it. Tuskegee is known for the quality education that students are given.
Kelly from Detroit, MI
Tuskegee University is the best school choice I could have made. Yes the school has to grow on you but it has great academic programs and majors. I recommend this school to anyone willing to put in the work.
Tia from Enterprise, AL
I rate Tuskegee as being a prestigious HBCU. There campus is beautiful, and there staff and students are friendly. I would recommend Tuskegee to any student who is looking for the right college.
De'Bria from Alpine, AL
tuskegee university is a great school. coming from an ethnically diverse high school, i feel this university is rich in history and culture. the academic curriculum for students interested in the sciences is phenomenal because these programs offer hands on experiences.
AMCAH