Overview
Tuskegee University is a private school established in 1881. In fall 2023, it had 2,400 undergraduate students spread across a sprawling 5,000-acre campus. The university follows a semester-based academic calendar. In the 2025 Best Colleges rankings, Tuskegee holds the #9 spot among Regional Universities in the South. Tuition and fees come to $25,386.
Tuskegee University Rankings
Check out where Tuskegee stands in various rankings to get a fuller picture of what it offers:
- #9 in Regional Universities South (tie)
- #3 in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (tie)
- #25 in Best Value Schools
- #180 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie) (At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate)
- #314 in Nursing (tie)
- #1 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
How Tuskegee Ranks
Tuskegee University is #9 out of 135 Regional Universities in the South. Rankings are based on performance across widely accepted indicators of excellence.
U.S. News Overall Score
Score (out of 100): 83
Outcomes (52%)
- Average 6-year graduation rate (16%): 58%
- 6-year graduation rate for Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 57%
- 6-year graduation rate for non-Pell Grant recipients (5.5%): 56%
Tuskegee University Admissions
Tuskegee has a 32% acceptance rate. Half of admitted students who submitted test scores had SAT scores between 995 and 1255 or ACT scores between 18 and 26. However, a quarter scored above these ranges, and another quarter scored below.
Admissions Stats
- Application deadline: N/A
- Application fee: N/A
- Acceptance rate: 32%
Tuskegee University Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition at Tuskegee is 25,386—significantlylowerthanthenationalaverageof25,386—significantlylowerthanthenationalaverageof47,890. This “sticker price” includes tuition and fees, which cover services like libraries, gyms, student centers, tech resources, and health centers.
When comparing costs, consider the total cost (tuition + housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses), which at Tuskegee is 42,108∗∗.The∗∗netprice∗∗(afteraidandscholarships)averages∗∗42,108∗∗.The∗∗netprice∗∗(afteraidandscholarships)averages∗∗36,808 for students receiving need-based aid.
Tuition & Expenses (2024-25)
- Tuition and fees: $25,386
- Net price for federal loan recipients (2021-2022): $32,297
Net Price by Family Income (2021-2022)
| Family Income | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| 0−0−30,000 | $24,480 |
| 30,001−30,001−48,000 | $30,332 |
| 48,001−48,001−75,000 | $33,857 |
| 75,001−75,001−110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
- Food and Housing: $11,072
Tuskegee University Academics
With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, 63.3% of classes have fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors include:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Animal Sciences, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Health and Wellness, General
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
The freshman retention rate—a key measure of student satisfaction—is 76%.
Top Majors for 2023 Graduates
- 15% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- 13% Animal Sciences, General
- 10% Mechanical Engineering
- 9% Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- 5% Health and Wellness, General
- 4% Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- 4% Psychology, General
- 3% Business Administration and Management, General
- 3% Chemical Engineering
- 3% Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Tuskegee University Student Life
In fall 2023, undergraduate enrollment was 2,400, with 36.1% male and 63.9% female students. About 53% live on campus in university housing, while 47% live off-campus. In athletics, Tuskegee competes in NCAA Division II.
Student Life Stats
- Total enrollment (fall 2023): 2,846
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,400
- Graduate enrollment: 446
- Students awarded Pell Grants (2022-2023): 60%
Tuskegee University Campus
Student services include tutoring, health services, and health insurance. Campus safety features:
- 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
- Late-night transport/escort service
- 24-hour emergency phones
- Lighted pathways/sidewalks
- Controlled dorm access (key or security card)
Alcohol is not allowed, even for students of legal age.