Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
49%Acceptance rate
$35,013Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$49,641Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,000Median debt at graduation
2,630Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $25,386
- Total cost of attendance
- $43,454
- Room & board
- $9,980
- Books & supplies
- $1,903
- Average net price
- $35,013
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $34,324
- $30–48k
- $34,069
- $48–75k
- $34,855
- $75–110k
- $37,772
- $110k+
- $36,778
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 48.7%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 18–25
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- First-year retention
- 81%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $38,332
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,641
- Median debt (graduates)
- $27,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 58%
- Students with federal loans
- 59%
Programs: what graduates earn
18 of 68 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 40 | $78,874 | $29,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 12 | $76,638 | $28,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | $75,759 | $30,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 14 | $51,473 | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 5 | $46,303 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | $46,123 | $28,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 23 | $26,437 | $32,500 |
| Psychology, General | 20 | $25,589 | $28,250 |
| Animal Sciences | 62 | $24,211 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 | $16,884 | — |
| Biology, General | 43 | $14,102 | $30,000 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 12 | $87,107 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 14 | $66,548 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 14 | — | $25,000 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 10 | $45,666 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | $74,078 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 22 | $48,303 | $63,555 |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | 57 | $95,881 | $298,667 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,630
- Graduate students
- 514
- Part-time
- 3%
- Women / men
- 62% / 38%
- White
- 1%
- Hispanic
- 0%
- Black
- 82%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $66,573 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 92%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.tuskegee.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 16% of degrees
- Architecture – 3% of degrees
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Engineering – 11% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Tuskegee University?
48.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1120 on the SAT.
How much does Tuskegee University cost?
The average net price after grants is $35,013 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $25,386 and the full cost of attendance is $43,454.
How much do Tuskegee University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $49,641 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.