Tusculum University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Greeneville, TN
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#19 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

1,103

Location Greeneville, Tennessee
Website tusculum.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the rolling hills of eastern Tennessee, Tusculum College sits on a historic campus in Greeneville, approximately 70 miles northeast of Knoxville. Founded in 1794, Tusculum holds the distinction of being the oldest college in Tennessee and the 28th oldest in the United States, featuring a mix of Colonial and Victorian-era architecture across its 140-acre main campus. The private liberal arts institution operates on a focused calendar system where students take one course at a time, with notable programs in education, business, and nursing. Students reside in traditional residence halls or apartment-style housing, and the college maintains NCAA Division II athletic status with its Pioneer teams competing in the South Atlantic Conference.

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Ratings

Tusculum University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Tusculum University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT 910/1110
ACT 17/22
Estimated GPA 3.18

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$1,000

Costs for Tusculum University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$1,000
Books and Supplies		$2,400
Other Fees		$29,250
Room and Board		$11,000
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,480
Total One Year Cost		$48,130

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

38% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Tusculum University are Business, Education, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 55% of students major in Business, 31% in Education, and 5% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.