More selective than 87% of Alabama colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 70% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Tuskegee University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Tuskegee University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Tuskegee University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Tuskegee University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 49% | — | — | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 31% | 495–645 | 500–610 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Tuskegee University compared with other Alabama colleges?
Tuskegee University has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Alabama colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of West Alabama | 43% | 35% | $12,684 |
| 2 | Oakwood University | 45% | 45% | $25,669 |
| 3 | Auburn University | 46% | 82% | $24,323 |
| 4 | Tuskegee University | 49% | 55% | $35,013 |
| 5 | University of Montevallo | 54% | 54% | $17,683 |
| 6 | Alabama A & M University | 58% | 24% | $17,621 |
| 7 | Stillman College | 62% | 25% | $15,258 |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | 69% | 64% | $18,796 |
| 9 | Huntingdon College | 69% | 48% | $22,566 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Alabama colleges →
Who enrolls at Tuskegee University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Tuskegee University admissions questions
What is the Tuskegee University acceptance rate?
Tuskegee University accepts 49% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,690 of 11,742 applicants were admitted.
Does Tuskegee University require the SAT or ACT?
Tuskegee University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Tuskegee University?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (859 of 3,690).
Is Tuskegee University getting harder to get into?
Tuskegee University accepted 49% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 31% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Tuskegee University overview