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Huntsville, AL · Tuskegee, AL
| Oakwood University | Tuskegee University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,669/yr | $35,013/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,999/yr | $34,324/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $22,444/yr | $34,069/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,501/yr | $34,855/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,074/yr | $37,772/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,219/yr | $36,778/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,384/yr | $9,980/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,840/yr | $11,072/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,903/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $8,000/yr | $8,783/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $40,176/yr | $43,454/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $22,512/yr | $25,386/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,512/yr | $25,386/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 44% | 58% |
| Students taking federal loans | 57% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 45% | 49% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–25 · Math 18–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,370 | 11,742 |
| Students accepted | 1,197 | 3,690 |
| Students who enrolled | 290 | 859 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 70% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 45% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,488/yr | $49,641/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $23,113–$67,182 | $26,919–$78,316 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 47% | 69% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 50% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $30,969/yr | $38,332/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 54% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 30% | 26% |
| Pell students who graduate | 38% | 98% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 28% | 41% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,092/yr | $44,811/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 21% · Health Professions 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% | Health Professions 19% · Agriculture & Veterinary Science 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 18% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — $30,724/yr | Veterinary Medicine — $95,881/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,153 | 2,630 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 49 | 462 |
| Average professor pay | $5,513/mo | $7,397/mo |
| Full-time professors | 50% | 92% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $36,829 | $35,336 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Tuskegee, AL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1896 | 1880 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| Men | 44% | 38% |
| Women | 56% | 62% |
| White students | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Black students | 65% | 82% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.6% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 22% | 13% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 18% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.3% | 2.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,746/yr | $13,438/yr |
| Endowment | $9.8M | $164.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,266 | 1,500 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,742/yr | $5,376/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,358/yr | $5,304/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 14 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 7 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 110 | 345 |
| Athletic scholarships | $350,000 | $1.4M |
| Athletics budget | $899,689 | $5.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $899,689 | $5.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $3,955 | $89,812 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.