Tusculum University
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About Tusculum University
Tusculum University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Greeneville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,234, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 24 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,860.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
77% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1110
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards1k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
54%
Unknown
30%
Black
7%
Hispanic
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Two or more races
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
1,189
Percent of Programs Online
72% On-campus
28% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 21% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 50% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $25,860 | $25,860 |
Graduate | $7,200 | $7,200 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $3,026 |
On-campus room and board | $9,600 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,488 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,600 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,488 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,488 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $42,974 | $42,974 |
Off-campus without family | $42,974 | $42,974 |
Off-campus with family | $33,374 | $33,374 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
56%
State Grant Aid
62%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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- Track Field Xcountry
- Beach Volleyball
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