Tuskegee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1696 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #467 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #420 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #740 of 1,011 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
- Undergraduates
- 2,100
- Graduates
- 470
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.tuskegee.edu
Tuskegee University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Tuskegee University has an acceptance rate of 30% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Applicants | 12,043 | 3,618 | 8,425 |
| Admissions | 3,575 | 1,072 | 2,503 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 211 | 322 |
2 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1215
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tuskegee University are 970-1215 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
455 or 85%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tuskegee University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2168 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 219 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 61 (2%) |
| White | 51 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 46 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tuskegee University is $35,596 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,480 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $30,332 |
| $48-75K | $33,857 |
| $75-110K | $38,162 |
| $110K+ | $38,742 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,594 | $20,378 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,594 | $20,378 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,594 | $20,378 |
| Fee in-district | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Fee in-state | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,020 | $3,020 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,680 |
| Room charge | $5,376 |
| Meal charge | $5,304 |
Tuskegee University majors
Tuskegee University has granted 402 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 67 master's across 10 programs, and 54 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tuskegee University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences, General | 53 | 10 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | ||
| Veterinary Medicine | 47 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 40 | 1 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | 4 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | ||
| Building & Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | 16 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 12 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 5 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 10 | ||
| Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 8 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Computer Science | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 5 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Social Work | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 402 | 67 | 54 |
Tuskegee University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 59% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tuskegee University has published 4,035 scientific papers with 61,825 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 40 | 151 |
| 1992 | 49 | 155 |
| 1993 | 45 | 179 |
| 1994 | 34 | 158 |
| 1995 | 50 | 199 |
| 1996 | 59 | 229 |
| 1997 | 64 | 233 |
| 1998 | 54 | 259 |
| 1999 | 51 | 260 |
| 2000 | 49 | 252 |
| 2001 | 70 | 393 |
| 2002 | 72 | 460 |
| 2003 | 83 | 527 |
| 2004 | 69 | 559 |
| 2005 | 89 | 768 |
| 2006 | 71 | 846 |
| 2007 | 114 | 975 |
| 2008 | 120 | 1213 |
| 2009 | 119 | 1367 |
| 2010 | 134 | 1660 |
| 2011 | 120 | 1959 |
| 2012 | 159 | 2342 |
| 2013 | 141 | 2627 |
| 2014 | 155 | 2866 |
| 2015 | 128 | 2902 |
| 2016 | 134 | 3052 |
| 2017 | 125 | 3041 |
| 2018 | 136 | 3511 |
| 2019 | 186 | 4006 |
| 2020 | 238 | 4635 |
| 2021 | 163 | 5430 |
| 2022 | 179 | 5863 |
| 2023 | 149 | 5739 |
Tuskegee University alumni
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Lionel Richie
- Occupations
- film actorsinger-songwritersaxophonistrecord producersinger
- Biography
-
Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores; writing and recording the hit singles "Easy", "Sail On", "Three Times a Lady" and "Still", with the group before his departure. In 1980, he wrote and produced the US Billboard Hot 100 number one single "Lady" for Kenny Rogers.
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Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producerscreenwritertelevision produceractor
- Biography
-
Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is a member of the Wayans family of entertainers. Wayans first came to prominence as the host and creator of the 1990–1994 Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. He has produced, directed or written several films, starting with Hollywood Shuffle, which he cowrote, in 1987. Most of his films have included him and one or more of his siblings in the cast.
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Betty Shabazz
- Occupations
- human rights activistnurse
- Biography
-
Betty Shabazz, also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate. She was married to Malcolm X.
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Sarah Rector
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
-
Sarah Rector, also known as Sarah Rector Campbell and Sarah Campbell Crawford, was an American oil magnate who was known as the "Richest Colored Girl in the World".
General info
| Alternative names | TU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Motto | Scientia Principatus Opera Knowledge, Nation, Deeds |
| Colors | crimson, old gold |
| Academic calendar | September - May (September-December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 611 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Kresge Center, 3rd Floor Tuskegee, Alabama, 36088-1920 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 3347278011 |