Tusculum University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Tusculum University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,305 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

At Tusculum University you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
28
Tusculum University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, General Studies, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Tusculum University is low at 55% (way below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The graduation rate at Tusculum University is low - 36%.

Student to faculty ratio at Tusculum University is decent, 16:1. Learn more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high, $26,600 per year. The additional fees at Tusculum University (not included in tuition costs) are about $700, which totals $27,300 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
81%
Easy
According to government data, 1,369 applications were submitted and 1,110 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Tusculum University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tusculum University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
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.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Tusculum University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: roughly $5,600 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Tusculum University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tusculum University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tusculum University
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, Tennessee
37743, USA
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