Tuskegee University: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Tuskegee University is a private historically Black university with an acceptance rate of 52%. Established in 1881 and located in Tuskegee, Alabama, Tuskegee University is a short distance from Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. Tuskegee offers 41 bachelor's degree, 16 master's degree, and 6 doctoral degree programs and has a student / faculty ratio of 14-to-1. Academic programs are organized into eight colleges and schools: the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences; the College of Arts and Sciences; the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science; the College of Engineering; the College of Veterinary Medicine; the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science; the School of Education; and the School of Nursing and Allied Health. Top majors include veterinary medicine, mechanical engineering, and biology.

Considering applying to Tuskegee University? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Tuskegee University had an acceptance rate of 52%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 52 students were admitted, making Tuskegee's admissions process competitive.

SAT and ACT Scores and Requirements

Tuskegee requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 65% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Note that Tuskegee does not provide data about applicants' SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Tuskegee's admitted students fall within the bottom 33% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Tuskegee received a composite ACT score between 17 and 27, while 25% scored above 27 and 25% scored below 17.

Requirements

Note that Tuskegee University does not superscore either SAT or ACT scores; your highest total combined SAT or composite ACT score will be considered. Tuskegee does not require the optional SAT or ACT writing sections.

GPA

Tuskegee University does not provide data about admitted students' high school GPAs. Note that Tuskegee University requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission.

Admissions Chances

Tuskegee University, which accepts just over half of applicants, has a somewhat selective admissions process. If your grades and standardized test scores fall within the school's average ranges, you have a strong chance of being accepted. The university does not require an application essay or letters of recommendation, but does have high school course curriculum requirements. Applicants should have a minimum of four years of English, three years of social studies and mathematics, and two years of science, including biology and physical science. Note that engineering and nursing applicants have additional course requirements.

The minimum scores for admission to Tuskegee include an ACT composite score of 18 or above, an SAT combined score of 1000 or above, and an average GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Tuskegee University Undergraduate Admissions Office.