Tuskegee University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 30 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 30 |
Admitted Student Stats
85%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1029
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,570
Total Number of Undergrads
2,100
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $9,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1812 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$6,328
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,163
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,120
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
6
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Golden Tigers
School Colors
crimson and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Auburn
Washington
Birmingham
Chicago
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
80%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,200
What Students Are Saying
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
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