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Tuskegee, Alabama is home to Tuskegee University. Tuskegee is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Tuskegee University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in medicine, engineering, science, animal science and care, family and social work, and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 510. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Tuskegee University has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Tuskegee University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,880 enrolled students (as of 2005). Tuskegee University has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Tuskegee University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Tuskegee University
Kresge Center, 3rd Floor
Tuskegee, AL 36088-1920
General Phone: (334) 727-8011
Admissions Phone: (334) 727-8500
Financial Aid Phone: (334) 727-8212
http://www.tuskegee.edu
Tuskegee University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 101 | business management, finance, sales and marketing, management science, marketing, accounting |
| Engineering | 66 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science |
| Science | 61 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Medicine | 56 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | political science, history, English, sociology, economics |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | social work, food and related services |
| Animal Science And Care | 25 | animal science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental studies, forest management |
| Architecture And Planning | 12 | architecture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | occupational therapy, dietitian |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 9 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching, English teaching, math teaching, education of emotionally disturbed |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | soil science |
| Construction Trades | 4 | building inspection and management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural economics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Tuskegee University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 397 | 41 |
| First-professional degree | 53 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 41 | 11 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
Tuskegee University is a historically black college.
In 2005, Tuskegee University had a total enrollment of 2,880 students (2,796 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 70% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 34% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 23% |
| Georgia | 16% |
| California | 12% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Louisiana | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Tuskegee University offers campus housing for 2,040 of its 2,796 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Tuskegee, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,965 | 1,583 | 81% | 709 | 45% |
| Men | 845 | 676 | 80% | 316 | 47% |
| Women | 1,120 | 907 | 81% | 393 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 62% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (334) 727-8500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,990 |
| Room and board | $ 6,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 904 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,417 |
Financial Aid:
Tuskegee University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 105000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (334) 727-8212
Tuskegee University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $62,217 | 11 | $55,296 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $52,059 | 14 | $46,339 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $48,351 | 25 | $45,968 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $31,251 | 18 | $37,352 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $34,045 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 145 | $52,569 | 70 | $45,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Football | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Basketball | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 1 | 1 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tuskegee University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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