Tuskegee University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Tuskegee University is a private research university in Tuskegee, Alabama, serving roughly 2,630 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 48.68% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,641 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,386
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,013 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 48.68% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,630 97.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 23.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 92.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,989
- Applicants (IPEDS): 11,742
- Room & Board: $9,980 annual estimate
Tuskegee University: what the data shows
Common questions about Tuskegee University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tuskegee University?
Tuskegee University is located in Tuskegee, AL (ZIP 36088-1920).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Tuskegee University public or private?
Tuskegee University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Tuskegee University cost?
Published tuition: $25,386.
Average net price after aid: $35,013.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $34,324 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,069 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,855 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $37,772 |
| $110,001+ | $36,778 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $101,544.
How hard is it to get into Tuskegee University?
Admission rate: 48.68%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Tuskegee University?
Total enrollment: 2,630 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,989 students.
Graduate enrollment: 462 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tuskegee University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.98%.
First-year retention: 80.7%.
What do graduates of Tuskegee University earn?
Median earnings: $38,332 six years after entry; $49,641 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
57.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tuskegee University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Veterinary Medicine (63 completions)
- Animal Sciences, General (58 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (52 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (30 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (28 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (25 completions)
- Psychology, General (23 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (23 completions)
- Information Technology Project Management (16 completions)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tuskegee University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 48.68%; completion rate 54.98%; median earnings $49,641 at 10 years; net price $35,013. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,386
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tuskegee University was $25,386.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,013
2024 Value
In 2024 Tuskegee University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,013.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$140,052 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,013 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$101,544 4-Year Tuition
$9,980 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,903 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$37,269 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$149,076 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tuskegee University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
57.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tuskegee University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tuskegee University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,900 | $18,900 | $28,909 |
| 2014 | $19,570 | $19,570 | $29,242 |
| 2015 | $20,015 | $20,015 | $31,468 |
| 2016 | $20,015 | $20,015 | $32,560 |
| 2017 | $22,170 | $22,170 | $32,907 |
| 2018 | $22,170 | $22,170 | $35,353 |
| 2019 | $22,614 | $22,614 | $34,575 |
| 2020 | $22,614 | $22,614 | $36,528 |
| 2021 | $22,614 | $22,614 | $34,859 |
| 2022 | $22,614 | $22,614 | $34,327 |
| 2023 | $23,440 | $23,440 | $32,977 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
48.68% Acceptance Rate
11,742 Total Applicants
3,690 Students Admitted
859 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.28% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tuskegee University reported total enrollment of about 2,630 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (82.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%), and Two or More Races (3.7%). About 57.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tuskegee University in 2024 is 2,630 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,989 students. Graduate enrollment is about 462 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 82.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.16% 100% Completion Time
54.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.16% of students graduating from Tuskegee University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Veterinary Medicine: 8% male / 92% female
- Animal Sciences, General: 17% male / 83% female
- Health and Wellness, General: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tuskegee University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$49,641 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
254.45% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tuskegee University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Veterinary Medicine: 63 completions
2. Animal Sciences, General: 58 completions
3. Health and Wellness, General: 52 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 30 completions
5. Mechanical Engineering: 28 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 25 completions
7. Psychology, General: 23 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 23 completions
9. Information Technology Project Management: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Tuskegee University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tuskegee University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tuskegee University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 92.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,397
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,438
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tuskegee University is a private non-profit institution located in Tuskegee, AL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences, General, Health and Wellness, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,630 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (82.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%), Two or More Races (3.7%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 48.68%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.98%. Approximately 57.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Tuskegee, AL 36088-1920
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Tuskegee University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tuskegee University located?
Tuskegee University is located in Tuskegee, AL.
What is Tuskegee University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Tuskegee University is 48.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 11,742 applicants and 3,690 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Tuskegee University cost?
Reported tuition is $25,386 and average net price is $35,013 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,980 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tuskegee University?
Tuskegee University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,989 students, Black or African American (82.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (12.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tuskegee University?
About 23.1% of students at Tuskegee University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Tuskegee University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Tuskegee University reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Tuskegee University earn?
Median earnings are $38,332 six years after entry and $49,641 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tuskegee University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tuskegee University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Tuskegee University public or private?
Tuskegee University is a private nonprofit institution located in Tuskegee, AL.
Is Tuskegee University an HBCU?
Yes. Tuskegee University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Tuskegee University a tribal college?
No. Tuskegee University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.