Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama · Private · 2,630 undergraduates · tuskegee.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test required
Send an SAT or ACT score
Acceptance rate
49%
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$51,810Est.Estimate
before aid
Tuskegee University requires the SAT or ACT for students starting in fall 2027. Its acceptance rate is 49%. The middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores had ACT scores of 18 to 25. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $51,810 before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at Tuskegee University
See your chances of admission, how much merit aid you could get, and what you'd pay after it.
We started you at a typical enrolled freshman here. Move the sliders to match you.
Your admission chances
49% of applicants admitted
Target
Your ACT is inside the range where the middle half of enrolled freshmen scored.
Estimated merit aid
No estimate
Your cost before merit aid
$51,810
a year in 2027-28, from a $51,810 sticker price
What to do with your 1200
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| Result | Now (1200) | With a 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Your chances | Target | Likely |
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Named scholarships you may qualify for (2)
1/4 off of tuition (merit-based grant)
You meet: 3.30+ GPA, 1180+ SAT or 23+ ACT · Application required
University Achievement Scholarship
up to half of tuition
You meet: 3.50+ GPA, 1200+ SAT or 26+ ACT · Application required
2 more awards need a higher GPA or score. See every tier
Reach, target and likely are a rough guide from your GPA, test score and how selective the college is. Admissions also weigh your courses, grades, essays and activities. Merit aid figures are estimates, before any need-based aid.
Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test required
You must send an SAT or ACT score.
Source: Criteria for Freshmen | Tuskegee University · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
49%
of applicants are admitted.
Test scores of enrolled freshmen
The shaded part shows the middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores: a quarter scored below it and a quarter above.
ACT composite 18 to 25
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$51,810
a year
- Tuition$28,560
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24, by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$40,091
- $30,001 to $48,000$39,892
- $48,001 to $75,000$39,895
- $75,001 to $110,000$40,324
- Over $110,000$41,005
Financial aidEstimate
75%
of a student's financial need is covered, on average
71%
of freshmen receive grants
$19,910
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
Alabama Incentive Grant
1/4 off of tuition and standard double housing; Alabama residents only
Competitive · In-state students · Application required
- 3.00+ GPA, 1100+ SAT or 21+ ACT, minimums; Alabama residents only; may apply test optional
Deadline: Scholarship application window December 1 - January 1. To keep it: a 3.0 college GPA, and complete 30 credit hours each fall and spring (summer classes don't count).
DetailsDistinguished Presidential Scholarship
Full cost of attendance
Competitive · Application required
- 3.80+ GPA, 1400+ SAT or 30+ ACT, minimums; ACT composite with Science; no superscores; Standard Admission only; interview required
Deadline: Admission application by Dec. 1; scholarship application window December 1 - January 1. To keep it: a 3.5 college GPA, and complete 30 credit hours each fall and spring (summer classes don't count).
DetailsTuskegee University Grant
1/4 off of tuition (merit-based grant)
Competitive · Application required
- 3.30+ GPA, 1180+ SAT or 23+ ACT, minimums; ACT composite with Science
Deadline: Scholarship application window December 1 - January 1. To keep it: a 3.0 college GPA, and complete 30 credit hours each fall and spring (summer classes don't count).
DetailsUniversity Achievement Scholarship
up to half of tuition
Competitive · Application required
- 3.50+ GPA, 1200+ SAT or 26+ ACT, minimums; ACT composite with Science
Deadline: Scholarship application window December 1 - January 1. To keep it: a 3.2 college GPA, and complete 30 credit hours each fall and spring (summer classes don't count).
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University Merit Scholarship
Full tuition
Competitive · Application required
- 3.70+ GPA, 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT, minimums; ACT composite with Science; Standard Admission only
Deadline: Admission application by Jan. 15; scholarship application window December 1 - January 1. To keep it: a 3.3 college GPA, and complete 30 credit hours each fall and spring (summer classes don't count).
Details
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AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
16 of 21
Earn credit with a score of 3
16 exams
A 3-credit course is worth
about $2,860Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ||
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ||
| African American Studies | 3 | ||
| Art History | 3 | ||
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL-0230 BIOL-0231 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 0207 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MATH-0208 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MATH 0207 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 | CHEM 0231 CHEM 0233 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | |
| Drawing | 3 | ||
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL-0101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL-0102 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIOL 0140 BIOL 0141 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIST 0103 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FREN 0101 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 0333 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 0201 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 0202 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 0270 |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
55%
Come back for a second year
81%
Typical earnings
$57,833
a year, 10 years after starting here
- Tuskegee University$50,240
- All colleges$54,104
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 10 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about Tuskegee University
Is Tuskegee University test optional for fall 2027?
No. Tuskegee University requires the SAT or ACT for students starting in fall 2027.
What SAT score do you need to get into Tuskegee University?
The middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores had ACT scores of 18 to 25. A quarter scored above that range and a quarter below it.
What ACT score do you need to get into Tuskegee University?
The middle half of enrolled freshmen who sent scores had ACT scores of 18 to 25. A quarter scored above that range and a quarter below it.
What is the acceptance rate at Tuskegee University?
The acceptance rate at Tuskegee University is 49%.
How much does Tuskegee University cost?
A year at Tuskegee University in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $51,810 before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $40,141 a year on average.
Does Tuskegee University offer merit scholarships?
Yes. Tuskegee University offers 5 merit scholarships, including the Alabama Incentive Grant, the Distinguished Presidential Scholarship and the Tuskegee University Grant.
Does Tuskegee University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Tuskegee University gives credit for 16 of the 21 AP exams it lists. A score of 3 earns credit on each of them.
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