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Frequently Asked Questions

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?Ìý
The preferred application date is March 1 for fall admission. For spring admission, the preferred date is October 30, and for summer admission, the filing date is April 30. However, applications are reviewed throughout the year and will be considered up to four weeks prior to the registration period.

HOW MUCH IS THE APPLICATION FEE?Ìý
The application fee for freshmen admissions is $25, which is non-refundable. The application fee for international and transfer students is $35, which is non-refundable.

DOES THE UNIVERSITY ACCEPT FEE WAIVERS?Ìý
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ does not accept fee waivers.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS?Ìý FOR TRANSFER ADMISSIONS?Ìý FOR INTERNATION ADMISSIONS?Ìý
Ìý Candidates for FRESHMEN admissions must submit:

  • Completed application and a $25 non-refundable application fee
  • Official high school transcript(s)
  • Official ACT or SAT scores
  • minimum 3.0 GPA
  • 21 ACT
  • 1080 SAT

Ìý Candidates for TRANSFER admissions must submit:

  • Completed application and a $35 non-refundable application fee
  • Official ACT or SAT scores
  • Official transcript(s) from all colleges attended
  • 2.5 GPA
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Ìý INTERNATIONAL applicants must submit:

  • Completed International Student Application and a $35 non-refundable application fee
  • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 (paper based) or 62 (computer based), and IELTS - 5.0Ìý
  • An official WES translated transcript(s)
  • Affidavit of Support
  • Completion of additional requirements and procedures indicated on the International Student Application

IS TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED? ÌýIF SO, BY WHOM?Ìý
Yes, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesÌý(SACSCOC). Click here to read more.

HOW MANY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS DOES TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY OFFER? ÌýHOW MANY MASTERS PROGRAMS?Ìý
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ offers over forty undergraduate programs, over fifteenÌýmasters programs, and several doctoral programs.Ìý
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WHAT ARE CONSIDERED TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY'S TOP PROGRAMS?Ìý°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ has distinctive strengths inÌýengineering, science, agriculture, business, nursing,Ìýveterinary medicine and other professions at the university.Ìý

HOW SAFE IS THE CAMPUS?
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ maintains a safe campus environment with the help of the 24-hour University Police Department.Ìý

ARE THERE CAMPUS TOURS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS?
Yes, tours can be arranged by appointment through the Campus Tours Office by calling (334) 724-4604, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.Ìý- 4:00 p.m.Ìý(CST). More information can be found on the Campus Tours webpage.

DOES TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY HAVE SUMMER PROGRAMS?Ìý
Yes. Summer enrichment programs are available in engineering, computer science, veterinary medicine and in natural sciences.Ìý

WHAT IS THE COST OF TUITION/ ROOM & BOARD?Ìý
Please go to the Bursar's webpage to view the current cost of tuition and room and board.

WHAT IS TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY'S ENROLLMENT?Ìý
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ has approximately 2,800 students enrolled from across the U.S. and abroad.
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WHAT IS THE STUDENT/ FACULTY RATIO? The student-faculty ratio at the university is 14:1.
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WHAT IS THE FEMALE/ MALE RATIO? The female-male percentage at the university is approximately 57% female and 43% male.Ìý

WHAT TYPE OF DEGREES ARE AWARDED AT THE UNIVERSITY?

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Science
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

WHAT SPORTS DOES TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY OFFER?

  • MEN --Ìýfootball, basketball, baseball, track and field and tennis
  • WOMEN --Ìýbasketball, softball, volleyball, track and field and tennisÌý

DOES TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO STUDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CAR?Ìý Yes. The university offers transportation for students to the surrounding areas.Ìý
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ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED TO HAVE VEHICLES ON CAMPUS? Ìý
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êͼ¹ÒÅÆ students are allowed to bring their cars on campus. Vehicles should be registered with the University Police Department.ÌýDecals are requiredÌý each academic year and can be purchased through the University Police's Vehicle Registration Department for a fee. Students must park their carsÌýin the designated Student Parking areas.

DOES TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?
Yes, Tuskegee has reasonable accommodations and services which may include buildings which are handicapped accessible. ÌýServices may include extra time for exams, special seating arrangements, a class note taker, extended time for papers/projects, frequent one-on-one conferences, and/or alternate format materials (i.e. taped recorded classes, taped texts, etc.) ÌýAccommodations and services are designed to meet each individual'sÌýneeds. For more information, please contact the Americans with Disabilities ActÌý504 Accommodations CounselorÌýwho is located on campus in the Wellness CenterÌý --- Phone: 727-8147.

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