Tuskegee University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,594

2022 Average Net Price

$35,596

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.8%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

29.7%

12,043 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,570

93.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

67.3%

440 Graduates

About

Tuskegee University is a higher education institution located in Macon County, AL. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tuskegee University were Registered Nursing (62 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (40 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (37 degrees).

In 2022, 535 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tuskegee University. 69.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.3% 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, white (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tuskegee University is $19,594, which is $−4,402 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tuskegee University was 3.8%, corresponding to 28 out of the 736 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Tuskegee University is $19,594, which is $4,402 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $35,596.

In 2022, 96% 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

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Tuskegee University was $19,594. The cost of tuition at Tuskegee University is $−4,402 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$35,596

2022 Value

3.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Tuskegee University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,596. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Tuskegee University grew by 3.55%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Tuskegee University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 380% with respect to 2021, when 20% 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 12,043 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 40.1% annual growth. Out of those 12,043 applicants, 3,575 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 29.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,570 students enrolled at Tuskegee University in 2022. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tuskegee University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

29.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,575

Accepted Out of 12,043

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tuskegee University was 29.7% (3,575 admissions from 12,043 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 34.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 40.1%, while admissions grew by 21.6%.

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 (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Tuskegee University in 2022 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 2,570 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Tuskegee University is 2,412 students and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 93.9% of students enrolled at Tuskegee University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tuskegee University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.4% Black or African American, 2.37% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% White, 1.79% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.623% Asian, and 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tuskegee University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.2%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (1.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.1%) and White Female (7.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tuskegee University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,570 students. The full-time enrollment at Tuskegee University is 2,412 and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 93.9% of students enrolled at Tuskegee University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

76%

2022 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 76%. 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 (2022)

Black or African American
2,168 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
61 enrolled students
White
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tuskegee University is 84.4% Black or African American, 2.37% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% White, 1.79% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.623% Asian, and 0.35% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 211 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, white (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tuskegee University is Registered Nursing (62 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (40 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (37 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Engineering (78 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), and Biology (46 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 (485,740 people), Physicians (479,978 people), Other managers (450,242 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (370,862 people), and Civil engineers (292,370 people).

The most specialized majors at Tuskegee University in 2022 are Engineering (78 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), Human Sciences (9 degrees), and Physical Sciences (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Tuskegee University are Engineering (78 degrees awarded), Construction (16 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), Human Sciences (9 degrees), and Physical Sciences (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (585,991 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (545,365 people), Computer Systems Design (533,866 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (483,237 people), and Construction (389,918 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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
62 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
40 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tuskegee University was Registered Nursing 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

162

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

373

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University, which is 0.434 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (373).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 1.41 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Tuskegee University in Registered Nursing, which is 61 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 28% 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 52% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Tuskegee University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Black or African American
447 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 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, white (18 degrees).

9.53% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
320 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
127 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tuskegee University is black or african american female (320 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (127 degrees).

Operations

Tuskegee University has an endowment valued at nearly $143M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −11.1M (−7.77%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Tuskegee University had a total salary expenditure of 143M. Tuskegee University employs 73 Associate professors, 65 Assistant professors and 48 Professors. Most academics at Tuskegee University are Male Associate professor (41), Female Assistant professor (36), and Male Professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tuskegee University are: Management, with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 71 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 55 employees.

Endowment

$143M

2022 Endowment

7.8%

decline from 2021

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

$50M

2022 Salaries

7.41%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Tuskegee University paid a median of $50M in salaries, which represents 34.9% of their overall expenditure ($143M) and a 7.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.751% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$15.1M

Instructional Salaries

194

Number of Employees

In 2022, Tuskegee University paid a total of $15.1M to 194 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

73 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tuskegee University were Associate professor with 73 employees, Assistant professor with 65 employees, and Professor with 48 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tuskegee University were Management with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 71 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tuskegee University was Male Associate professor with 41 employees, Female Assistant professor with 36 employees, and Male Professor with 35 employees.

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

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