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| Location | Tuskegee, Alabama |
| Online | tuskegee.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, approximately 40 miles east of Montgomery, Tuskegee University is a private historically Black university established in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. The 5,000-acre campus features notable Victorian and Colonial Revival architecture, with several buildings designed by Robert R. Taylor, the first accredited African American architect in the United States. The university maintains a selective admissions process and is recognized for its engineering and aerospace programs, being the top producer of African American aerospace science engineers in the nation. Tuskegee's College of Veterinary Medicine is the only one at a historically Black college and has graduated more than 70 percent of the nation's Black veterinarians. Students reside in traditional residence halls on the historic main campus, which is designated as a National Historic Site by the National Park Service.
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Tuskegee University is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Tuskegee University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#498 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#348 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Alabama
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Alabama
#594 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Alabama
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1215 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,812 |
| Other Fees | $3,020 |
| Room and Board | $9,844 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $7,654 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,924 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 24% |
| Engineering | 16% |
| Agriculture | 11% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024