Tusculum University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Tusculum University is a private research university in Greeneville, Tennessee, enrolling about 785 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,367 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,250
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,131 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 785 93.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 25.45%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 45.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.2%
- Average ACT Score: 22
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,018
- Applicants (IPEDS): 758
- Room & Board: $11,000 annual estimate
Tusculum University: what the data shows
Common questions about Tusculum University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tusculum University?
Tusculum University is located in Greeneville, TN (ZIP 37743).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Tusculum University public or private?
Tusculum University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Tusculum University cost?
Published tuition: $29,250.
Average net price after aid: $21,131.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,766 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,124 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,519 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,981 |
| $110,001+ | $25,563 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $117,000.
How hard is it to get into Tusculum University?
Admission rate: 72.17%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Tusculum University?
Total enrollment: 785 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,018 students.
Graduate enrollment: 163 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tusculum University?
150%-time completion rate: 25.45%.
First-year retention: 62.9%.
What do graduates of Tusculum University earn?
Median earnings: $39,925 six years after entry; $44,367 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
46.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tusculum University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (107 completions)
- Education, General (56 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (37 completions)
- General Studies (26 completions)
- Psychology, General (22 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (19 completions)
- Human Resources Development (13 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (9 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tusculum University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.17%; completion rate 25.45%; median earnings $44,367 at 10 years; net price $21,131. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,250
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tusculum University was $29,250.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,131
2024 Value
In 2024 Tusculum University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,131.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$84,524 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,131 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$117,000 4-Year Tuition
$11,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$42,650 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$170,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tusculum University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tusculum University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tusculum University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,250 | $22,250 | $18,222 |
| 2014 | $22,670 | $22,670 | $17,710 |
| 2015 | $22,670 | $22,670 | $18,503 |
| 2016 | $23,125 | $23,125 | $16,290 |
| 2017 | $23,700 | $23,700 | $16,774 |
| 2018 | $24,860 | $24,860 | $16,936 |
| 2019 | $24,860 | $24,860 | $17,537 |
| 2020 | $25,500 | $25,500 | $16,817 |
| 2021 | $26,510 | $26,510 | $13,516 |
| 2022 | $27,208 | $27,208 | $21,355 |
| 2023 | $28,500 | $28,500 | $22,874 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.17% Acceptance Rate
758 Total Applicants
458 Students Admitted
216 First-Time Students Enrolled
47.16% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tusculum University reported total enrollment of about 785 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (27.0%), and Black or African American (13.1%). About 46.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tusculum University in 2024 is 785 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,018 students. Graduate enrollment is about 163 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.09% 100% Completion Time
25.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.09% of students graduating from Tusculum University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 56% male / 44% female
- Education, General: 25% male / 75% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 78% male / 22% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tusculum University.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$44,367 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
424.90% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tusculum University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 107 completions
2. Education, General: 56 completions
3. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 37 completions
4. General Studies: 26 completions
5. Psychology, General: 22 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 19 completions
7. Human Resources Development: 13 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 12 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Tusculum University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tusculum University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tusculum University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,085
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,834
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tusculum University is a private non-profit institution located in Greeneville, TN, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 785 students. Student body composition includes White (47.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (27.0%), Black or African American (13.1%). The admission rate is 72.17%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 22. The 150%-time completion rate is 25.45%. Approximately 46.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Greeneville, TN 37743
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 25.45% graduation rate at Tusculum University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tusculum University located?
Tusculum University is located in Greeneville, TN.
What is Tusculum University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Tusculum University is 72.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 758 applicants and 458 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Tusculum University cost?
Reported tuition is $29,250 and average net price is $21,131 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tusculum University?
Tusculum University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,018 students, White (47.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (27.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tusculum University?
About 45.4% of students at Tusculum University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Tusculum University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Tusculum University reports midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Tusculum University earn?
Median earnings are $39,925 six years after entry and $44,367 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tusculum University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 25.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tusculum University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Tusculum University public or private?
Tusculum University is a private nonprofit institution located in Greeneville, TN.
Is Tusculum University an HBCU?
No. Tusculum University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tusculum University a tribal college?
No. Tusculum University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.