Tuskegee University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Tuskegee University is a private nonprofit institution located in Tuskegee, Alabama with approximately 2,630 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 49% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $35,013 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $42,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Tuskegee University is a private, historically black land-grant university in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States. It was founded as a normal school for teachers on July 4, 1881, by the Alabama Legislature. In 1932 Tuskegee was involved, in collaboration with the United States Public Health Service, in recruiting participants for an infamous syphilis study.
With a storied HBCU legacy and strong identity as a land-grant institution, this is worth considering for students seeking a tight-knit community (under 2,400 undergrads) with real historical significance in Black American education. The numbers, however, tell a mixed story — a 57% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest that many students don't make it to the finish line, which is a real concern worth asking about during your visit. At $32,977/year net cost with median earnings of $42,200 a decade out, the financial return is modest, so students should weigh their specific program carefully, as outcomes likely vary significantly by major.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,630 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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