Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama · Private
Acceptance Rate: 49%
Admissions
Applications & Enrollment
11,632
Applicants
48.68%
Acceptance Rate
5,663
Admitted
787
Enrolled
| Breakdown | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | Not Reported | Not Reported | — | 11,632 |
| Admitted | Not Reported | Not Reported | — | 5,663 |
| Enrolled | Not Reported | Not Reported | — | 787 |
SAT / ACT Information
| Test | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Composite | Not Reported | Not Reported | Not Reported |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | Not Reported | Not Reported | Not Reported |
| SAT Math | Not Reported | Not Reported | Not Reported |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Reading | Not Reported | Not Reported | Not Reported |
| ACT Science | Not Reported | Not Reported | Not Reported |
1%
SAT Submission Rate
25%
ACT Submission Rate
Test policy: SAT/ACT required for standard admission. A test-optional pathway is available to applicants with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA, evaluated on academic rigor, advanced coursework, one recommendation letter and a personal essay. Preferred profile: 21 ACT or 1080 SAT with a 3.0 GPA.
GPA & Class Rank
3.1
Average High School GPA
Not Reported
First-Year Students Submitting GPA
Not Reported
Class Rank
Early Decision / Early Action
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | Not Reported |
| Early Action | Not Reported |
| Application Deadline | March 1 (regular application deadline) |
| Notification Date | Not Reported |
How This College Evaluates Applicants
Based on Common Data Set section C7.
Very Important
None designated.
Important
None designated.
Considered
None designated.
Not Considered
None designated.
Student Profile
Enrollment
2,630
Undergraduate Enrollment
Not Reported
Graduate Enrollment
2,630
Total University Enrollment
Undergraduate Demographics
| Demographic | Students | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported | 82.2% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Not Reported | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | Not Reported | 3.7% |
Gender
Not Reported
Male
38%
Not Reported
Female
62%
Financial Aid
Not Reported
Demonstrated Need Met
Not Reported
Institutional Need-Based Grants/Scholarships
Not Reported
Total Need-Based Aid Awarded
Average Aid
| Student Group | Average Aid Package | Average Need-Based Scholarship/Grant |
|---|---|---|
| All Undergraduates Receiving Aid (95%) | $19,971 | Not Reported |
| First-Time Students Receiving Grants (93%) | Not Reported | $6,798 |
The aid package includes all need-based aid (grants, loans, and work-study), while the scholarship/grant figure is gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
1,986 undergraduates (95%) receive financial aid. Average institutional grant for first-year students is $3,321 and the average federal student loan is $5,826. 2025–26 tuition is $21,802 with an estimated on-campus cost of attendance of $46,493.
Academics
Student / Faculty Ratio
11:1
Student/Faculty Ratio
📚 Top 5 Majors
Commonly declared majors — not a ranking or an exhaustive list of programs offered.
Graduation & Retention
80.7%
First-Year Retention
Latest available cohort
Not Reported
4-Year Graduation
Not Reported
67%
6-Year Graduation
Latest College Scorecard cohort
Data Source & Transparency
Data sourced from Tuskegee University official admissions and cost publications, supplemented by IPEDS / College Scorecard data.
Data Year: 2025–26 · Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Figures not drawn from the Common Data Set are attributed separately where applicable. Visit Tuskegee University