Overview
Tuskegee University was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington as the Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers, and it grew into one of the nation's most influential historically Black colleges and universities. The campus is a National Historic Site, home to the George Washington Carver Museum and the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen training program during World War II. Tuskegee is nationally recognized for its College of Veterinary Medicine, one of only a few veterinary programs at HBCUs and a major producer of African American veterinarians, as well as its strong engineering and architecture programs.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Tuskegee, Alabama |
| Founded | 1881 |
| Total students | 2,900 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 50% |
| Graduation rate | 50% |
| Average starting salary | $52,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,000 |
| Room & board | $12,000 |
| Average financial aid | $18,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 870-1050 |
| ACT range | 16-21 |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Regular deadline | August 1 |
Top Programs
- Veterinary Medicine
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing
- Architecture
- Aerospace Science Engineering
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.