Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University is a private, nonprofit school in an small town setting in Tuskegee, Alabama. Tuskegee University was founded in 1881 and now enrolls around 2,995 students a year, including 2,485 undergrads.

Tuskegee University offers housing for up to 1,810 students. The majority of students live on-campus and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.About 75% of students stay on-campus during the weekends..

As of 2019, the total market value of Tuskegee University's endowment was $113.695 million For each full-time professor, there are about 14 undergraduates enrolled at Tuskegee University.

2021 Tuskegee University Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	53%
Average GPA	3.1
Mean ACT score	21
Tuition	$19,594

2022 Tuskegee University Regular Decision Application Deadline

Tuskegee University Early Admission

Tuskegee University does not offer early decision or early action.

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2019 Acceptance Rate for Tuskegee University

It is moderately difficult to get into Tuskegee University. Tuskegee University admitted 53% of all applicants in 2019. Last year, 7,529 students applied to Tuskegee University and 3,988 were admitted.

Tuskegee University Waitlist 2021

Tuskegee University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Tuskegee University?

Tuskegee University is considered moderately difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Tuskegee University, applicants must submit the following items.

Tuskegee University Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

GPA and Test Scores for Tuskegee University

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.1 /4.0. The mean ACT score for Tuskegee University students is 21.

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Does Tuskegee University Require the ACT or SAT?

Tuskegee University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 44% submitted the SAT. 72% submitted the ACT.

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Does Tuskegee University Have Student Housing?

Yes! Tuskegee University provides on-campus housing for up to 1,810 students.

Tuskegee University students are active in the school's Student Government, Marching Band and State Clubs. Homecoming, Choir Christmas Concert, and and Scholarship Night are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at Tuskegee University.

Financial Aid at Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Tuskegee University full-time are awarded $8,500 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is Tuskegee University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tuskegee University

About 70% of students who start at Tuskegee University return for their second year of college. Out of the 688 students who started at Tuskegee University as first-time freshman, 123 graduate within four years.

Tuskegee University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 46%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Debt for Tuskegee University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 80% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $26,500 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Tuskegee University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Tuskegee University a good school for you?

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Where is Tuskegee University?

Tuskegee University is located in the small town setting of Tuskegee, Alabama.

If you want to see Tuskegee University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Tuskegee, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Montgomery.

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