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Tuskegee University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Tuskegee University
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Tuskegee University is a private university in Tuskegee, Alabama, with about 2,600 undergraduates. It is a historically Black college or university (HBCU). It admitted 48.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $25,386 a year before aid.

What Tuskegee costs

Tuskegee University charges $25,386 a year in published tuition and fees, about $12,693 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $43,454 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $32,297 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Tuskegee

For fall 2024, Tuskegee University received 11,632 applications and admitted 5,663 students, and 787 enrolled as first-years.

What Tuskegee students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Tuskegee University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Health and Wellness52
Animal Sciences46
Biology / Biological Sciences29
Mechanical Engineering27
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse25
Business Administration and Management23
Psychology20
Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other12

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Tuskegee University's acceptance rate? 48.7% for fall 2024: 5,663 of 11,632 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Tuskegee University? $25,386 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Tuskegee University? About 2,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Tuskegee University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.

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