A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Tusculum College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 7% more male students than female students enrolled at Tusculum College with a gender ratio of 8% men to 7% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tusculum College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
92
|
| Women |
86
|
Tusculum College serves a low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 45 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
45%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
11%
|
45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 35.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221953 IPEDS survey data for Tusculum College.
Last updated February 24, 2025