Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,065
Graduate Enrollment: 260
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 77.03%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 16.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 49.1%
Black: 8.4%
Hispanic: 4.0%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 32.4%
Black: 8.4%
Hispanic: 4.0%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 32.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,726
In-State tuition: $26,510Out-of-State tuition: $26,510
Estimated books and supplies: $3,026 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,488 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,488 (2022)
Average Family Income: $54,528 (2017)
Median Family Income: $32,826 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $11,880 |
| $30k-48k | $12,143 |
| $48k-75k | $13,991 |
| $75k-110k | $15,249 |
| $110k+ | $17,321 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 20%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,626 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 51.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,749 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $41,573 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 35 | $25,832 | $209 | $32,747 ($2,729) | |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 122 | $255 | $41,286 ($3,441) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | $19,500 | $178 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Museology/Museum Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | $24,000 | $224 | $23,788 ($1,982) | $30,857 ($2,571) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 29 | $28,500 | $282 | $30,218 ($2,518) | $35,851 ($2,988) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 3 | $25,146 ($2,096) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 18 | $26,744 | $249 | $52,585 ($4,382) | $58,072 ($4,839) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 21 | $451 | $83,589 ($6,966) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 136 | $27,093 | $263 | $42,910 ($3,576) | $49,261 ($4,105) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 29 | $221 | $49,647 ($4,137) | $86,351 ($7,196) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 48 | $233 | $46,386 ($3,866) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,810Full time faculty: 71%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $23,971,398 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $25,772,578 (2022)