Tuskegee University, AL
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Tuskegee University Rankings
Affordability18
Selectivity31
Retention26
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity14
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Tuskegee University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education3%
Engineering20%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences5%
Admissions
Getting into Tuskegee University
52%
Admission Rate
470
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Tuskegee University
$22K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$35K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $34K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $36K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $37K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $35K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Tuskegee University
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
50%
Repayment Rate
$302
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $53K | $29K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $39K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 38% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 50% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 55% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 53% | 47% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Tuskegee University
70%
Retention Rate
11%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 26% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 41% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 47% | 40% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 42% | 52% |
| Other race | 2% | 29% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Tuskegee University
94%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Tuskegee University
2,529
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
497
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 35% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 85% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | <1% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 11% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | AL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 51% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Tuskegee University, AL
Auburn University
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28 miles, W
Auburn University at Montgomery
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