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Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Tuskegee University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Tuskegee University anchors the college town of Tuskegee, AL, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $95,915 four years out. 57.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,630 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 995 and 1255 — near the AL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Tuskegee University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Tuskegee University received 11,742 applications and admitted 3,690 (31.4%), with 859 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 995–1255 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Tuskegee University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 495 | 570 | 645 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 555 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Tuskegee University compares
| Tuskegee University | Alabama median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 48.7% | 74.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,386 | $12,535 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,641 | $44,312 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Tuskegee University: $49,641 median at year ten, versus $44,312 across Alabama institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $25,386 regardless of where you're from. At Tuskegee University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,630 undergrads, Tuskegee University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
55% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Tuskegee University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Tuskegee University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,915 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,694 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $87,107 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,078 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $73,435 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,529 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,391 |
| Psychology, General | $45,053 |
| Biology, General | $40,867 |
| Animal Sciences | $39,949 |
Median earnings for these 10 Tuskegee University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,641 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Tuskegee University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Tuskegee University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 995–1255 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 48.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Tuskegee University's acceptance rate?
31.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,690 admitted from 11,742 applicants.
How much does Tuskegee University cost?
At Tuskegee University, published tuition is $25,386 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Tuskegee University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Tuskegee University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,641 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Alabama
- Oakwood University — 45.2% admitted
- University of Montevallo — 53.8% admitted
- University of West Alabama — 42.6% admitted
- Auburn University — 45.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.