Tusculum University: Review & Facts
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Tusculum University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,665 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1794 and is the only institution located in Greeneville, Tennessee.Tusculum University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
26
Fair
Tusculum University will give you the opportunity to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.Tusculum University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
67%
Fair
Tusculum University student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (close to Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Tusculum University is low - 31%.
Student to faculty ratio at Tusculum University is reasonably decent, 18:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$25,600
High
Average tuition pricing is very high, $25,400 per year. The additional fees at Tusculum University (not included in tuition costs) are about $200, which totals $25,600 a year.Read the details about Tusculum University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
67%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,463 applications were submitted and 1,654 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.
Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tusculum University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Tusculum University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tusculum University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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C
Unsafe
Tusculum University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $5,600 annually.Based on the college crime information, Tusculum University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Tusculum University, 60 Shiloh Road, Greeneville, Tennessee 37743, USA
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