TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
www.tuskegee.edu
About: Tuskegee University is an independent and staterelated
institution of higher education that serves a student body
that is racially, ethnically and religiously diverse. With a strong
orientation toward disciplines which highlight the relationship
between education and workforce preparation in the sciences,
professions and technical areas, Tuskegee University also
emphasizes the importance of the liberal arts as a foundation for
successful careers in all areas.
Number of students: 3,100
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Academics: Tuskegee University offers over 50 degrees
including 39 bachelor's, 13 master's, 2 Doctor of Philosophy:
one in materials science and engineering, and one in integrative
biosciences, and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Honors Program: The Tuskegee University Honors Program
is open to rising sophomores who have demonstrated their
commitment to their education and the community as evidenced
by their academic performance as well as their display of leadership.
In addition to the TU Honors Program, several other honors
programs are offered, including the Bioethics Honors Program as
well as the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholars Honors Program.
Cost of Attendance:
In-State Tuition & Fees: $19,594/year
Room and Board: $10,680/year
Campus Life: Tuskegee University is located in Tuskegee,
Alabama, which is 40 miles east of the Alabama State Capitol in
Montgomery, Alabama, and 20 miles west of the city of Auburn,
Alabama.
Freshmen required to live on campus? Yes
Types of Housing: Traditional, suite-style and apartment-style
dorms
Greek presence: Yes
Clubs: Yes
Admissions:
Rolling admissions: Begins November 30th
Requirements: Students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 and
ACT score of 18.
Average ACT: 22
Average GPA: 3.1
Unique academic programs:
BS, MS and PhD programs in materials science and engineering,
animal and veterinary sciences, veterinary medicine, architecture,
agribusiness, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering,
food and nutrition sciences, environmental, natural resources
and plant sciences
Cool Factors:
• The only historically black college or university with a fully
accredited College of Veterinary Medicine that offers the
Doctoral Degree, and produces over 75% of the African-
American veterinarians in the world.
• Originator and producer of the famous "Tuskegee Airmen," in
partnership with the U.S. Army Air Corps
• Notable Alumni: Daniel "Chappie" James, first African-
American four-star general and Ralph Ellison, author of
Invisible Man, first African-American winner of the National
Book Award
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Minimum ACT/SAT for academic scholarships: 23
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 78%
Percentage of students receiving scholarships: 18%
Scholarship Deadline: May 1
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