Tuskegee University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,594

2021 Average Net Price

$36,907

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.8%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

34.2%

8,597 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,654

93.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.4%

331 Graduates

About

Tuskegee University is a higher education institution located in Macon County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tuskegee University were General Animal Sciences (79 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (59 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (40 degrees).

In 2021, 690 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tuskegee University. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (562 degrees), 46.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tuskegee University is $19,594, which is $−3,590 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Tuskegee University is $19,594, which is $−3,590 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,907.

In 2021, 20% of undergraduate students attending Tuskegee University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,594

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Tuskegee University was $19,594. The cost of tuition at Tuskegee University is $−3,590 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$36,907

2021 Value

1.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tuskegee University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,907. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tuskegee University grew by 1.04%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

20% of undergraduate students at Tuskegee University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 64.9% with respect to 2020, when 57% 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.

3.8%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tuskegee University was 3.8%, which represents 28 out of the 736 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 8,597 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22.6% annual growth. Out of those 8,597 applicants, 2,940 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 34.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,654 students enrolled at Tuskegee University in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tuskegee University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

34.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,940

Accepted Out of 8,597

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tuskegee University was 34.2% (2,940 admissions from 8,597 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22.6%, while admissions declined by −56.7%..

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Tuskegee University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tuskegee University had a total enrollment of 2,654 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tuskegee University is 2,482 students and the part-time enrollment is 172. This means that 93.5% of students enrolled at Tuskegee University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tuskegee University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.9% Black or African American, 2.64% Two or More Races, 2.34% White, 1.06% Hispanic or Latino, 0.829% Asian, 0.452% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0754% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tuskegee University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.5%) and Two or More Races Female (2.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.4%) and White Female (8.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tuskegee University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,654 students. The full-time enrollment at Tuskegee University is 2,482 and the part-time enrollment is 172. This means that 93.5% of students enrolled at Tuskegee University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

80%

2021 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Tuskegee University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

Black or African American
2,252 enrolled students
Two or More Races
70 enrolled students
White
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tuskegee University is 84.9% Black or African American, 2.64% Two or More Races, 2.34% White, 1.06% Hispanic or Latino, 0.829% Asian, 0.452% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0754% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 222 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 (562 degrees awarded). There were 46.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tuskegee University is General Animal Sciences (79 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (59 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (40 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (105 degrees awarded), Construction (21 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (423,701 people), Software developers (412,569 people), Physicians (412,221 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (340,453 people), and Civil engineers (271,170 people).

The most specialized majors at Tuskegee University in 2021 are Agriculture (105 degrees awarded), Construction (21 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (10 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), and Biology (66 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Tuskegee University are Agriculture (105 degrees awarded), Construction (21 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (10 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), and Biology (66 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

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 Architectural, engineering & related services (564,141 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (511,668 people), Computer Systems Design (466,848 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (432,555 people), and Construction (400,132 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 (2021)

General Animal Sciences
79 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
59 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tuskegee University was General Animal Sciences with 79 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

234

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

456

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 234 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University, which is 0.513 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (456).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 4.86 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University in General Animal Sciences, which is 3.48 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Tuskegee University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tuskegee University is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Black or African American
562 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
White
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tuskegee University is black or african american (562 degrees awarded). There were 46.8 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

11.6% of degree recipients (80 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
388 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
174 degrees awarded
Asian Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tuskegee University is black or african american female (388 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (174 degrees).

Operations

Tuskegee University has an endowment valued at nearly $155M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 38.4M (24.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Tuskegee University had a total salary expenditure of 121M. Tuskegee University employs 86 Assistant professors, 83 Associate professors and 52 Professors. Most academics at Tuskegee University are Male Associate professor (44), Female Assistant professor (44), and Male Assistant professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tuskegee University are: Management, with 124 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 74 employees, and Service with 54 employees.

Endowment

$155M

2021 Endowment

25.6%

growth from 2020

Tuskegee University has an endowment valued at about $155M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Tuskegee University grew 25.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $105M 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

$54M

2021 Salaries

17.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Tuskegee University paid a median of $54M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 17.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18.3M

Instructional Salaries

236

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tuskegee University paid a total of $18.3M to 236 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

86 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

124 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tuskegee University were Assistant professor with 86 employees, Associate professor with 83 employees, and Professor with 52 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tuskegee University were Management with 124 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 74 employees, and Service with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tuskegee University was Male Associate professor with 44 employees, Female Assistant professor with 44 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 42 employees.

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