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Tuskegee University

Tuskegee University · Tuskegee, Alabama, United States

Tuskegee University, established in 1881 by Booker T. Washington, is one of the nation's most historic and revered Historically Black Universities (HBCUs). Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, the university is the only college campus designated as a National Historic Site. Tuskegee is globally renowned for founding the Tuskegee Airmen, pioneering agricultural discoveries by George Washington Carver, and housing the top College of Veterinary Medicine graduating over 70% of the nation's African American veterinarians.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1881
Student Population
3,000+
International Ratio
4%
Academic Staff
250+
Location
Tuskegee, Alabama, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Tuskegee offers undergraduate, professional, and doctoral programs through the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering, College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS), College of Arts and Sciences, and Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science. The university is an R2 doctoral research university recognized for advanced composites, aerospace materials, and nanobiotechnology.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions require high school graduation with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (test-optional). Professional and graduate programs require accredited bachelor's or DVM degrees, minimum 3.0 GPA, GRE or MCAT/VMCAS scores where applicable, letters of recommendation, and personal statements.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Vijaya Rangari

Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Center for Advanced Materials

Dr. Rangari's research focuses on the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles, polymer nanocomposites, green materials from agricultural waste, and advanced additive ...

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Dr. Ruby L. Perry

Dean & Professor of Veterinary Radiology
College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Perry is an internationally recognized veterinary radiologist leading diagnostic imaging research, veterinary education diversification, and animal welfare ...

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Dr. Channa S. Prakash

Dean & Professor of Plant Genetics and Biotechnology
College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences

Dr. Prakash conducts world-renowned research on food crop biotechnology, sweet potato genomics, global food security, and biosafety regulations....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Tuskegee University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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