Tusculum University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	699
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Greeneville, Tennessee, Tusculum University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Tusculum University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Tusculum University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tusculum University is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tusculum University is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Tusculum University is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tusculum University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,510

Cost of attendance at Tusculum University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,510

Cost of attendance at Tusculum University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Tusculum University received on average $27,642 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,642

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	136	56%	$5,895	$801,773
Other Federal Grant	136	56%	$6,300	$856,773
State Grant/Scholarships	150	62%	$5,205	$780,700
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	237	98%	$20,849	$4,941,265
Total Grant & Scholarships	238	98%	$27,642	$6,578,738

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tusculum University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tusculum University students is 40.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.5%.

40.6%

African American 22.2% 16 students
white 48.3% 84 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 33.3% 3 students
International Students 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football South Atlantic Conference
Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Tusculum University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tusculum University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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