Tuskegee University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1753 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #475 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #428 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 33 | In Alabama |
| #658 of 1,049 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 2,400
- Graduates
- 446
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 31% 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 | 31% | 30% | 32% |
| Applicants | 11,742 | 3,874 | 7,868 |
| Admissions | 3,690 | 1,144 | 2,546 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 859 | 301 | 558 |
27 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
68 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 995
or below
75% of them
had 1255
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tuskegee University are 995-1255 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
598 or 70%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tuskegee University are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| 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 |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 2511 (88%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 132 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 91 (3%) |
| White | 60 (2%) |
| Asian | 28 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 15 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tuskegee University is $35,126 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 | $31,858 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,168 |
| $48-75K | $34,010 |
| $75-110K | $34,215 |
| $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 | $3,846 | $3,846 |
| Fee in-state | $3,846 | $3,846 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,846 | $3,846 |
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 410 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 69 master's across 16 programs, and 68 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 | 62 | 11 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | 57 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 23 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 22 | ||
| Psychology, General | 20 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 14 | 1 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 14 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Building & Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other | 12 | ||
| Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other | 10 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 2 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | 5 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other | 4 | 2 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | ||
| Veterinary Sciences & Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resource Economics | 3 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 1 | 2 | |
| Plant Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Public Health, General | 3 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 410 | 69 | 68 |
Tuskegee University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 50% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tuskegee University has published 4,612 scientific papers with 81,057 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 54 | 187 |
| 1993 | 48 | 198 |
| 1994 | 38 | 192 |
| 1995 | 56 | 245 |
| 1996 | 68 | 276 |
| 1997 | 70 | 295 |
| 1998 | 57 | 316 |
| 1999 | 56 | 327 |
| 2000 | 56 | 337 |
| 2001 | 71 | 478 |
| 2002 | 78 | 571 |
| 2003 | 97 | 643 |
| 2004 | 75 | 688 |
| 2005 | 85 | 860 |
| 2006 | 88 | 1055 |
| 2007 | 119 | 1165 |
| 2008 | 130 | 1404 |
| 2009 | 120 | 1597 |
| 2010 | 147 | 1916 |
| 2011 | 131 | 2344 |
| 2012 | 176 | 2707 |
| 2013 | 165 | 3047 |
| 2014 | 178 | 3353 |
| 2015 | 154 | 3392 |
| 2016 | 156 | 3603 |
| 2017 | 132 | 3784 |
| 2018 | 156 | 4241 |
| 2019 | 212 | 4968 |
| 2020 | 269 | 5907 |
| 2021 | 178 | 6608 |
| 2022 | 193 | 6826 |
| 2023 | 173 | 7030 |
| 2024 | 166 | 7007 |
Tuskegee University alumni
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Lionel Richie
- Occupations
- singerrecord producersaxophonistsinger-songwriterfilm actor
- 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
- television producerscreenwriterfilm producerfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Keenen Ivory Desuma Wayans is an American actor, comedian, director 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
- nursehuman rights activist
- 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 since childhood. Under the Treaty of 1866, due to birthright as a Black grandchild of Creek Indians born before the American Civil War, she inherited land. It was surprisingly discovered oil-rich and produced over US$300 (equivalent to $9,800 in 2023) per day, so she 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 | 641 |
| 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 |