Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama · Private · HBCU
Tuskegee University admitted 31% of 11,742 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 995–1255 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 57% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Tuskegee University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $25 ($35 for international applicants), and Tuskegee University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Tuskegee University asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Tuskegee University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $43,454 a year. After grants, students paid $35,126 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Tuskegee University’s acceptance rate?
Tuskegee University admitted 31% of applicants: 3,690 of 11,742 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Tuskegee University’s application deadline?
Tuskegee University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Tuskegee University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 995 to 1255, with a median around 1125. A score at or above 1125 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Tuskegee University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 ($35 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Tuskegee University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Tuskegee University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Tuskegee University asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Tuskegee University have supplemental essays?
No. Tuskegee University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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