Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greeneville, Tennessee |
| Online | tusculum.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in the rolling hills of eastern Tennessee, Tusculum College sits on a historic campus in Greeneville, approximately 70 miles northeast of Knoxville. Founded in 1794, Tusculum holds the distinction of being the oldest college in Tennessee and the 28th oldest in the United States, featuring a mix of Colonial and Victorian-era architecture across its 140-acre main campus. The private liberal arts institution operates on a focused calendar system where students take one course at a time, with notable programs in education, business, and nursing. Students reside in traditional residence halls or apartment-style housing, and the college maintains NCAA Division II athletic status with its Pioneer teams competing in the South Atlantic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Tusculum College is rated within the lower 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Tusculum College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1004 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#583 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1110 |
| ACT | 17/22 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,928 |
| Other Fees | $650 |
| Room and Board | $10,042 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,944 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,122 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 55% |
| Education | 31% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 5% |
| Biology | 3% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1% |
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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.
Current students may use the Tusculum College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024