Tuskegee University Acceptance Rate
Tuskegee, Alabama · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,742
- Admitted
- 3,690
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Tuskegee University's acceptance rate has fallen from 49.2% in 2014–15 to 31.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,434 to 11,742 (+58%) over that period.
Its 31.4% rate makes Tuskegee University more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Alabama schools, it is more selective than about 96%.
Tuskegee University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,434 | 3,659 | 49.2% | 636 |
| 2015–16 | 7,529 | 3,987 | 53% | 595 |
| 2016–17 | 10,342 | 5,170 | 50% | 652 |
| 2017–18 | 10,960 | 5,515 | 50.3% | 749 |
| 2018–19 | 11,833 | 6,132 | 51.8% | 562 |
| 2019–20 | 10,750 | 5,561 | 51.7% | 526 |
| 2020–21 | 11,113 | 6,793 | 61.1% | 485 |
| 2021–22 | 8,597 | 2,940 | 34.2% | 551 |
| 2022–23 | 12,043 | 3,575 | 29.7% | 533 |
| 2023–24 | 11,742 | 3,690 | 31.4% | 859 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,868 | 2,546 | 32.4% |
| Men | 3,874 | 1,144 | 29.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 495–645 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 500–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 70% |
How Tuskegee University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Tuskegee University's acceptance rate?
Tuskegee University's acceptance rate is 31.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,690 admitted of 11,742 applicants).
Is Tuskegee University test optional?
Tuskegee University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Tuskegee University?
Tuskegee University received 11,742 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,690.
What SAT score do you need for Tuskegee University?
Admitted students at Tuskegee University typically scored 495–645 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Tuskegee University getting harder to get into?
Tuskegee University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.2% in 2014–15 to 31.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tuskegee.edu/.