Tuskegee University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,500
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	34%
Students retention rate	80%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, Tuskegee University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Tuskegee University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Tuskegee University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Tuskegee University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

34.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,614

Cost of attendance at Tuskegee University in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,614

Cost of attendance at Tuskegee University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Tuskegee University received on average $5,287 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,287

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	298	61%	$1,963	$584,855
Other Federal Grant	312	64%	$4,144	$1,293,065
State Grant/Scholarships	10	2%	$3,035	$30,349
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	390	80%	$2,640	$1,029,485
Total Grant & Scholarships	445	91%	$5,287	$2,352,899

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tuskegee University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tuskegee University students is 57.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.2%.

57.0%

African American 54.0% 261 students
unknown 73.8% 76 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Tuskegee University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tuskegee University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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