by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Tuskegee University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The full cost of attending Tuskegee University stands at about $41,924.00 annually.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $25,386.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,538.00 |
| Total cost | $41,924.00 |
| That is 28% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $41,924.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,441.00 |
| Net price | $33,483.00 |
| That is 2% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $41,924.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,130.00 |
| Net price | $32,794.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 4.0% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $34,101.00 | $34,817.00 | $43,595.00 |
| Senior year | $38,342.00 | $39,148.00 | $49,017.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $144,775.00 | $147,817.00 | $185,081.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $55,154.00 | $56,313.00 | $70,509.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,666.00 | $1,701.00 | $2,130.00 |
| Total amount paid | $199,929.00 | $204,130.00 | $255,591.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $34,101.00 | $34,817.00 | $43,595.00 |
| Senior year | $35,460.00 | $36,205.00 | $45,332.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $69,560.00 | $71,022.00 | $88,926.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $26,500.00 | $27,057.00 | $33,878.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $801.00 | $817.00 | $1,023.00 |
| Total amount paid | $96,061.00 | $98,079.00 | $122,804.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $35,013.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $32,977.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $31,858.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $33,168.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $34,010.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $34,215.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the [Tuskegee University Net Price Calculator](https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Tuskegee University/Freshman-Students), or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at Tuskegee University stands at $21,250.00, which federal data classifies as a Moderate ($20-30k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $11,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $21,250.00 |
| 75th | $39,486.00 |
| 90th | $52,700.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $22,937.00 |
| Middle income | $21,500.00 |
| High income | $19,500.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $3,437.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $21,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $21,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Tuskegee University stands at $6,000.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Tuskegee University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.1% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Tuskegee University amount to $574,797,958.00 over 17,638 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 99 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,638.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Tuskegee University, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.