Tuskegee University
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Tuskegee University
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: ~11,600
- Overall acceptance rate: 31–49% (varies by source/year; most recent CDS: 31.4%)
- Early round: N/A — rolling admissions with priority deadlines
- Class size: ~787 (2024-25 first-year enrollment)
- Yield: 14–23% (varies by source; most recent: ~14%)
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 958–1175
- ACT middle 50%: 18–23
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.10
- Top 10% of HS class: ~15% (estimated)
- Testing policy: Test-optional (waived for students with 3.0+ unweighted GPA)
Demographics
- Women: 60%, Asian: <1%, Black: 85%, Hispanic: 1%, White: 2%, International: ~5%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket |
Net Price |
| $0-$30,000 |
$34,799 |
| $30,001-$48,000 |
$33,827 |
| $48,001-$75,000 |
$34,515 |
| $75,001-$110,000 |
$34,771 |
| Over $110,000 |
N/A |
Athletics
217 varsity athletes (~8.2% of undergrads). NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). 10 varsity sports (5 men's, 5 women's). Average athletic aid: ~$8,100.
Notable
Founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881. Strong engineering and veterinary medicine programs — one of few HBCUs with an ABET-accredited engineering school and the only HBCU with a veterinary school. 61% Pell-eligible. Net price is relatively flat across income brackets, suggesting limited need-based grant aid differentials. For simulation: distinctive STEM pipeline HBCU with moderate selectivity.
Sources
- College Factual net price data (2024)
- U.S. News & World Report Tuskegee admissions
- Niche.com Tuskegee University admissions
- CollegeTuitionCompare enrollment data
- College Factual athletics programs