Tuskegee University

www.tuskegee.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,594

2023 Average Net Price

$35,126

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

31.4%

11,742 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,846

94.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.1%

427 Graduates

About

Tuskegee University is a higher education institution located in Macon County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tuskegee University were General Animal Sciences (62 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (43 degrees), and Registered Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2023, 547 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tuskegee University. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (447 degrees), 24.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tuskegee University is $19,594, which is $−4,981 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tuskegee University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 750 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Tuskegee University is $19,594, which is $4,981 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,126.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Tuskegee University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,594

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Tuskegee University was $19,594. The cost of tuition at Tuskegee University is $−4,981 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tuskegee University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$35,126

2023 Value

1.32%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tuskegee University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,126. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tuskegee University grew by 1.32%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tuskegee University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,950

Room and Board

$1,812

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tuskegee University was of $9,950 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,812. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tuskegee University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Tuskegee University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.04% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tuskegee University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tuskegee University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 750 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Tuskegee University received 11,742 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.5% annual growth. Out of those 11,742 applicants, 3,690 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 31.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,846 students enrolled at Tuskegee University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tuskegee University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

31.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,690

Accepted Out of 11,742

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tuskegee University was 31.4% (3,690 admissions from 11,742 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 29.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.5%, while admissions grew by 3.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tuskegee University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Tuskegee University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tuskegee University had a total enrollment of 2,846 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tuskegee University is 2,687 students and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Tuskegee University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tuskegee University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.2% Black or African American, 3.2% Two or More Races, 2.11% White, 0.984% Asian, 0.527% Hispanic or Latino, 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0351% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tuskegee University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.8%) and Two or More Races Female (1.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (48.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.7%) and White Female (7.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tuskegee University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,846 students. The full-time enrollment at Tuskegee University is 2,687 and the part-time enrollment is 159. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Tuskegee University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tuskegee University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tuskegee University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Tuskegee University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tuskegee University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
2,511 enrolled students
Two or More Races
91 enrolled students
White
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tuskegee University is 88.2% Black or African American, 3.2% Two or More Races, 2.11% White, 0.984% Asian, 0.527% Hispanic or Latino, 0.281% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0351% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 157 more women than men received degrees from Tuskegee University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tuskegee University is black or african american (447 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tuskegee University is General Animal Sciences (62 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (43 degrees) and Registered Nursing (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tuskegee University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (142 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (10 degrees), and Engineering (71 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tuskegee University are Software developers (483,303 people), Other managers (436,279 people), Physicians (425,885 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (364,657 people), and Civil engineers (309,129 people).

The most specialized majors at Tuskegee University in 2023 are Agriculture (142 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (10 degrees), Engineering (71 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), and Construction (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tuskegee University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Tuskegee University are Agriculture (142 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (10 degrees), Engineering (71 degrees), Biology (54 degrees), and Construction (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tuskegee University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tuskegee University.

Most Common (2023)

General Animal Sciences
62 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
43 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tuskegee University was General Animal Sciences with 62 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tuskegee University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

195

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

352

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University, which is 0.554 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (352).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tuskegee University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 2.38 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University in General Animal Sciences, which is 3.29 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Tuskegee University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Tuskegee University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
447 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded
White
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tuskegee University is black or african american (447 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

7.5% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
296 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
151 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tuskegee University is black or african american female (296 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (151 degrees).

Operations

Tuskegee University has an endowment valued at nearly $150M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.1M (9.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Tuskegee University had a total salary expenditure of 142M. Tuskegee University employs 83 Associate professors, 73 Assistant professors and 58 Professors. Most academics at Tuskegee University are Male Associate professor (47), Male Professor (45), and Male Assistant professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tuskegee University are: Management, with 67 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 55 employees.

Endowment

$150M

2023 Endowment

growth from 2022

Tuskegee University has an endowment valued at about $150M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Tuskegee University grew 5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $100M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tuskegee University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.6M

2023 Salaries

1.09%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Tuskegee University paid a median of $50.6M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($142M) and a 1.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.41% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 17.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.9M

Instructional Salaries

223

Number of Employees

In 2023, Tuskegee University paid a total of $16.9M to 223 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tuskegee University were Associate professor with 83 employees, Assistant professor with 73 employees, and Professor with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tuskegee University were Management with 67 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tuskegee University was Male Associate professor with 47 employees, Male Professor with 45 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tuskegee University.

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