Greeneville, Tennessee

Tusculum College Admission Requirements

Q: Does Tusculum College prefer SAT or ACT?

35% of students submit their SAT scores to Tusculum College. 72% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Tusculum College?

66% of those who apply are granted admission to Tusculum College. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Tusculum College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1120. 35% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Tusculum College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 72% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into Tusculum College

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Tusculum College

Acceptance Rate

66.3%

Admission Difficulty for Tusculum College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into Tusculum College and can I get accepted? The school has a 66% acceptance rate ranking it #21 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,335 out of 2,014 applicants were admitted making Tusculum College a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 65 percent. Tusculum College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Tusculum College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

960-1120

Applicants Submitting SAT

35%

SAT Scores for Tusculum College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	470
SAT Math 25th	490
SAT Composite 25th	960

SAT Scores for Tusculum College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	570
SAT Math 75th	560
SAT Composite 75th	1120
Average SAT Score	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Tusculum College?

Tusculum College typically requires applicants to be in the top 68 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 880. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. The school ranks #26 in Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score. 35 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Tusculum College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1120 and Above	Good	>77%
1040 to 1120	Avg +	66%-77%
960 to 1040	Avg -	53%-66%
880 to 960	Reach	40%-53%
Less than 880	Low	<40%

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Tusculum College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

72%

ACT Scores for Tusculum College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	17
ACT Math 25th	17
ACT Composite 25th	18

ACT Scores for Tusculum College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	24
ACT Math 75th	24
ACT Composite 75th	24
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Tusculum College?

Admission data indicates that Tusculum College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 15 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #30 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 72 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Tusculum College.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Tusculum College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>77%
21 to 24	Avg +	66%-77%
18 to 21	Avg -	53%-66%
15 to 18	Reach	40%-53%
Less than 15	Low	<40%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.1

Typical High School Grades

You will need about average high school grades to get into Tusculum College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Tusculum College was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #34 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Tusculum College accepts 66% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Tusculum College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,124	890	2,014
Accepted	756	579	1,335
Acceptance Rate	67%	65%	66%
Enrolled	135	150	285
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	26%	21%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tusculum College and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Tusculum College Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Tusculum College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221953 IPEDS survey data for Tusculum College.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tusculum College prefer SAT or ACT?

35% of students submit their SAT scores to Tusculum College. 72% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Tusculum College?

66% of those who apply are granted admission to Tusculum College. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Tusculum College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 960 and 1120. 35% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Tusculum College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 72% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.