Tuskegee University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Tuskegee, AL that costs an average of $40,141 a year after financial aid, admits 49% of applicants and graduates 55% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$40,141
Acceptance rate
49%
Graduation rate
55%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$57,833

HBCUPrivate nonprofitTown (distant)2,630 undergraduates

Cost of Tuskegee University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,052
Tuition and fees, in-state$25,598
Housing and food (on campus)$11,460
Books and supplies$1,903
Average net price after aid$40,141

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$40,091
$30,001–48,000$39,892
$48,001–75,000$39,895
$75,001–110,000$40,324
$110,001+$41,005

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Tuskegee University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate49%
Average SAT1,120
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate55%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,552
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$57,833
Rank in Alabama (earnings)8th of 30 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,795
Typical monthly loan payment$293 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants62%
Students with federal loans57%

Majors and programs at Tuskegee University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (40)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering19$85,831—
Chemical Engineering22$83,683—
Mechanical Engineering52$83,470—
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection24$74,054—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing65$70,415—
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering22$56,907—
Business Administration, Management and Operations55$46,578—
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations5$43,254—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences75$32,911—
Biology72$29,995—
Psychology40$28,637—
Animal Sciences108$27,259$26,500
Accounting and Related Services9——
Agricultural Business and Management9——
Architectural Sciences and Technology16——
Chemistry14——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions———
Communication and Media Studies23——
Computer and Information Sciences5——
Computer Science13——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services———
Economics1——
English Language and Literature6——
Finance and Financial Management Services11——
Fine and Studio Arts2——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services11——
Forestry———
History5——
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——
Mathematics2——
Music———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research7——
Physics———
Political Science and Government18——
Social Work9——
Sociology6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——

Master's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions36$61,815—
Agricultural Business and Management———
Animal Sciences23——
Biology6——
Chemical Engineering2——
Chemistry2——
Computer Science———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management21——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering2——
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy6——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services6——
Materials Engineering4——
Mechanical Engineering3——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research4——
Plant Sciences4——
Psychology3——
Public Health4——
Public Policy Analysis1——
Student Counseling and Personnel Services2——
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences7——

Doctoral degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology9——
Materials Engineering2——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences2——
Public Policy Analysis4——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Veterinary Medicine120$109,067—

Similar colleges in Alabama

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Samford UniversityBirmingham$32,95082%$66,982
Faulkner UniversityMontgomery$23,41673%$48,627
University of MobileMobile$23,93178%$48,418
Miles CollegeFairfield$16,497—$38,127
Oakwood UniversityHuntsville$26,82745%$47,707
Huntingdon CollegeMontgomery$21,85269%$54,423
Spring Hill CollegeMobile$21,54577%$58,881
Stillman CollegeTuscaloosa$14,78162%$40,800

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About Tuskegee University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationTuskegee, AL
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates2,630
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitetuskegee.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Tuskegee University's acceptance rate?

Tuskegee University admits 49% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,120 on the SAT.

How much does Tuskegee University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,052 a year (tuition and fees: $25,598). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $40,141 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $40,091.

How much do Tuskegee University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $57,833 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 30 similar colleges in Alabama. The best-paid bachelor's program is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($85,831 a year after graduation).

What is Tuskegee University's graduation rate?

55% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.