Tusculum University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5376 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1497 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1413 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6198 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 940
- Graduates
- 163
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 71% | 75% |
| Applicants | 1,660 | 1,080 | 580 |
| Admissions | 1,198 | 764 | 434 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 194 | 124 | 70 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
220 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
56 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 | 612 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 248 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 127 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 56 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 45 (4%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.6%) |
| Two or more races | 4 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tusculum University is $20,355 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 | $20,766 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,124 |
| $48-75K | $17,519 |
| $75-110K | $22,981 |
| $110K+ | $25,563 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,250 | $14,850 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,250 | $14,850 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,250 | $14,850 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $825 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $825 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $825 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 580 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,190 |
| Room charge | $6,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,000 |
Tusculum University majors
Tusculum University has granted 217 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 118 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tusculum University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | 40 | |
| Education, General | 19 | 37 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 23 | |
| General Studies | 22 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 22 | 217 | 118 |
Tusculum University has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 24% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tusculum University has published 203 scientific papers with 3,450 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 75 |
| 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 | 226 |
| 2020 | 17 | 251 |
| 2021 | 5 | 292 |
| 2022 | 6 | 261 |
| 2023 | 4 | 247 |
| 2024 | 5 | 282 |
Notable alumni
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Richard Kollmar
- Occupations
- theatrical directortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
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Richard Tompkins 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
- Enrolled in Tusculum University
- 2003-2008 graduated with Bachelor of Science in mass communication
- Occupations
- professional wrestling announcersports commentatorring announcer
- Biography
-
Cyrus Fees is an American ring announcer and sports commentator currently working as lead play-by-play commentator for Real American Freestyle (RAF) and on-air host for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
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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
-
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
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- 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 | 240 |
| 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 |