Tusculum University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5297 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1475 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1395 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6159 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 1,022
- Graduates
- 178
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- home.tusculum.edu
Tusculum University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Tusculum University has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 65% | 76% |
| Applicants | 758 | 375 | 283 |
| Admissions | 458 | 243 | 215 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 210 | 133 | 77 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 1 | 5 |
255 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
94 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 702 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 182 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 151 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 77 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 50 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 25 (2%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tusculum University is $22,961 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,818 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,160 |
| $48-75K | $21,842 |
| $75-110K | $27,678 |
| $110K+ | $26,388 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,500 | $14,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,500 | $14,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,500 | $14,400 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 650 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,190 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,750 |
Tusculum University majors
Tusculum University has granted 238 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 124 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tusculum University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 93 | 38 | |
| Education, General | 17 | 49 | |
| General Studies | 38 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | 13 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 11 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 38 | 238 | 124 |
Tusculum University has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 26% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tusculum University has published 203 scientific papers with 3,312 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 |
| 1998 | 1 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 0 | 21 |
| 2001 | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 |
| 2003 | 1 | 25 |
| 2004 | 6 | 31 |
| 2005 | 4 | 74 |
| 2006 | 1 | 74 |
| 2007 | 4 | 74 |
| 2008 | 1 | 53 |
| 2009 | 1 | 75 |
| 2010 | 5 | 87 |
| 2011 | 1 | 87 |
| 2012 | 3 | 80 |
| 2013 | 9 | 88 |
| 2014 | 11 | 126 |
| 2015 | 5 | 134 |
| 2016 | 7 | 139 |
| 2017 | 7 | 177 |
| 2018 | 15 | 190 |
| 2019 | 32 | 224 |
| 2020 | 17 | 252 |
| 2021 | 5 | 293 |
| 2022 | 6 | 261 |
| 2023 | 4 | 247 |
| 2024 | 5 | 278 |
Notable alumni
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Richard Kollmar
- Occupations
- theatrical directortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
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Richard Tompkins "Dick" Kollmar, was an American stage, radio, film and television actor, television personality and Broadway producer. Kollmar was the husband of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen.
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Cyrus Fees
- Occupations
- ring announcer
- Biography
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Cyrus Fees is a television and media personality based in the United States of America (USA), who is best known for his work as a ring announcer for Ultimate Fighting Championships, Dana White's Contender Series host for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and play-by-play commentator for Eagle Fighting Championship.
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Alfred E. Jackson
- Occupations
- military leader
- Biography
-
Alfred Eugene Jackson was a Confederate States Army brigadier general during the American Civil War. Before the war, he was a farmer, produce wholesaler, miller, manufacturer and transporter of goods by wagon and boat. After the war, he was a tenant farmer in Virginia until he regained some of his property in Tennessee. Jackson owned 20 slaves.
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James D. Black
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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James Dixon Black was an American attorney who was the 39th Governor of Kentucky, serving for seven months in 1919. He ascended to the office when Governor Augustus O. Stanley was elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Charles Ready
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Charles Ready was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 5th congressional district.
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Vincent Boreing
- Occupations
- politicianjudge
- Biography
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Vincent Boreing was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
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William McFarland
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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William McFarland was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1875 to 1877, representing the 1st congressional district of Tennessee. He is one of only two Democrats to have won this district's seat since the Civil War. McFarland also served as a state court judge in 1869, and as mayor of Morristown, Tennessee, from 1882 to 1885. A Southern Unionist, he was a member of the Jefferson County delegation at the pro-Union East Tennessee Convention in 1861.
General info
| Founded | 1794 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sit Lux Let There Be Light |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April) |
| Total FTE staff | 242 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 60 Shiloh Road Greeneville, Tennessee, 37743 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 4236367300 |