Tusculum University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5275 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1480 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1400 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #5851 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6098 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6133 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6434 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 1,111
- Graduates
- 192
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 75% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,369 | 825 | 544 |
| Admissions | 1,110 | 620 | 490 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 146 | 102 | 44 |
176 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
113 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tusculum University are 910-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 80%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tusculum University are 17-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 569 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 515 (40%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 85 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 73 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 37 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 15 (1%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tusculum University is $20,414 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 | $18,552 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,286 |
| $48-75K | $20,787 |
| $75-110K | $20,438 |
| $110K+ | $25,208 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,558 | $13,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,558 | $13,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,558 | $13,050 |
| Fee in-district | $650 | |
| Fee in-state | $650 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $650 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 699 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,190 |
| Room charge | $5,642 |
| Meal charge | $4,400 |
Tusculum University majors
Tusculum University has granted 228 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 175 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 | 90 | 45 | |
| Education, General | 23 | 66 | |
| General Studies | 57 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 22 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 20 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 19 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 57 | 228 | 175 |
Tusculum University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 29% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tusculum University has published 142 scientific papers with 2,630 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 16 |
| 2001 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | 2 | 24 |
| 2003 | 1 | 24 |
| 2004 | 5 | 25 |
| 2005 | 5 | 71 |
| 2006 | 1 | 66 |
| 2007 | 3 | 76 |
| 2008 | 0 | 63 |
| 2009 | 1 | 72 |
| 2010 | 5 | 79 |
| 2011 | 1 | 74 |
| 2012 | 1 | 75 |
| 2013 | 2 | 84 |
| 2014 | 7 | 116 |
| 2015 | 5 | 124 |
| 2016 | 7 | 121 |
| 2017 | 6 | 149 |
| 2018 | 5 | 170 |
| 2019 | 11 | 190 |
| 2020 | 17 | 206 |
| 2021 | 5 | 247 |
| 2022 | 5 | 225 |
| 2023 | 5 | 199 |
Notable alumni
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Richard Kollmar
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actortheatrical directoractor
- Biography
-
Richard Tompkins Kollmar, also known professionally as 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
-
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
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
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
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
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
- judgepolitician
- Biography
-
Vincent Boreing was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
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William McFarland
- Occupations
- politicianjudgelawyer
- Biography
-
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 | 255 |
| 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 |