Campus & Student Life at Tuskegee University

Home to about 2,280 undergraduates in 2020, Tuskegee is a small, private university located in Tuskegee, Alabama. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Tuskegee offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Tuskegee can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Tuskegee Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Tuskegee is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Tuskegee is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Tuskegee Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Tuskegee Disability Services.

Tuskegee for the Military

While not a "service academy", Tuskegee does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Tuskegee for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Tuskegee University

Tuskegee offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Tuskegee University

Tuskegee has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,280 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,170 (95.2%). Part-time attendance was 110 (4.8%).

Tuskegee University is Ranked #1,812 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Tuskegee is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Tuskegee #1812 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Tuskegee by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Tuskegee Diversity Guide.

Tuskegee University Competes in the NCAA

Tuskegee has a total of 293 student athletes, 205 men and 88 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tuskegee University Athletics