About Tusculum College

Founded in 1794, Tusculum College. is a Private college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,585 full time undergraduate students, and 211 full time graduate students.

The Tusculum College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 68 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Tusculum College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate74%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range843-1040
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Tusculum College.

29%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
14%
“We bought the gear”
86%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
14%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
57%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
29%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
86%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
14%
“We bought the gear”
86%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
43%
“We”re a very artistic group”
14%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
14%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
14%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
29%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
57%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
43%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Tusculum College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    26 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    27 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    27 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 81 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    27 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    28 Students rated local services 4 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    27 Students rated academics 3.2 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Tusculum College?

6 Students rated Tusculum College

Ashley

Tusculum College to me has so far been an amazing experience. There has yet to be a time where I have felt out of place. Everyone here is helpful and nice. Also every one here has the same goals and cares a lot about their academics so there is not a whole lot of distractions. Tusculum college is a place you can call home.

Shawn

Tusculum College is a fantastic school for any student looking for a well equipped, informed and fun school for their college career. Tusculum professors and staff go above and beyond to make your college experience amazing. It feels like a family rather than college. I love this school and hope to work at one such as this when I graduate.

Hannah

Tusculum has a very safe campus, if you every need someone to walk you to your dorm or a shoulder to cry on, there is always someone to be at your service. I have visited this college at least five times, every time I meet new people that have a very positive out look on life. I am excited to say that I will be attending this college in the fall. I don't think I could have picked a safer environment to learn and live!

AJ

Tusculum is a great place to get an education and to play a college sport. Its sporting takes precedence over much of school life and they are very accommodating to all with many different majors on offer for a smaller university. You will find that Tusculum is far away from most stores and malls so a car is an essential.

Tusculum College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Tusculum College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Tusculum College is 74%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I had the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first tell me to stop stressing and enjoy the remaining time with my friends. I would also tell myself not to live on campus as that wasn't a very good decison on my part. My instincts were right and I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would, but after I move back home the worry was over. Now I am enjoying this experience and making many new friends who are also commuting students. I would explain that I shouldn't worry so much about the money and try to apply for more scholarships and that I do have time, much more time than I think available to do such things. The last thing I would tell myself about college is relax, the real fun starts soon.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    How small it is and that there is not much to do outside campus

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classroom is very diverse.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Small school with less than 2000 students, very isolated, and pretty mountains in the background.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    If you're an athlete and are going to school to play sports, come to Tusculum. If you are looking for a prestigious school to build your resume look elsewhere. If you need a stepping stone - somewhere you can be noticed for your strengths and abilities - then Tusculum is the perfect school for you, as it was me. I worked very hard and made many lasting connections which have helped me continue my educational and professional careers. There is definitely a support network at Tusculum that can bolster you and push you to greatness. But you'll have to reach the greatness elsewhere.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The block system and how I only have one class for 18 days.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone looking for an over-priced degree. Unless, of course, they're an athlete, in which case they can have a full ride and not worry about grades.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school are the clas sizes, techers and faculty can really devote time to teching each student.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The block system (taking one class for 18 days, then switching to another class) can prove to be very stressful at times. If you get sick, pray you have an understanding teacher who will let you make up the work, because missing one day of class is the equivalent to missing a week in the standard semester system.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    that the clubs on the list are not clubs

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    You should not attend this school if you are not willing/able to work at a fast pace to complete the work load for each class.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Football.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Tusculum is the place to go if you know you're good and you want to make a name for yourself. It worked for me. There is definitely a "leadership class" of students at Tusculum, maybe about 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, who are involved in everything. These kids "work" 60-80 hour weeks between classes, sports, and student events. Many of them won't mind letting you know they're part of this group either. It's common to overhear students who fit this description sharing their hectic schedules and talking about how great they are. The administration is very student focused and friendly; the President knew my name and would say hello as we passed on the sidewalk. However, they also work hard to protect the school's reputation with the Presbyterian Church and the local community. Student voices are often muted if it would cause any riff.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Athletes. TC is a big sports school and a large percentage of the student body play some kind of sport. There's also a healthy dose of local Appalachian kids who are there to work hard in the classroom, and may not be active students outside the classroom. Finally there are the snobby, prestine, white kids from wealthy families who wanted their kid to "play college ball." This is a small but very noticeable group on campus.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I was very involved in the school's community service culture. Tusculum is a civc arts school, meaning it focuses on civic engagement and community service. Through my service work there, I traveled internationally 3 times and traveled to numerous states all over the country working in both inner-city and rural environments. All students must take a service learning course where you go work in a community - including international destinations. There is virtually no dating scene to speak of. Many people maintain LDRs with their significants from home. Greeneville is a sleepy town. There's some good night life in the next town over, but it's not great. Most students stay on campus, as campus isn't that close to town.

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    Tusculum definitely provides an intimate and up-close classroom experience. I got to know most of my professors very well, and they know you, your history, and remember how you did on that last test. The block schedule makes Tusculum unique - in good and bad ways. Coined "The Focus Calendar," all students take one class at a time for 18 days (three and a half weeks) and then you move on to the next class for a total of four classes in a semester. If you choose a tough major, expect a very very rigid and rigorous schedule once you reach upper level classes. The academics are improving, though if you are serious about going to a school with a reputation as being "a tough school," Tusculum may not be for you.

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  18. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    You have to make an effort to break out of those team-related cliques. I did not play a team sport and I made very friends who were athletes my freshman year. As I got comfortable, my circle of friends expanded to include people from all teams and various backgrounds. Something that is true of Tusculum, though it may not be well publicized, is its diversity. It has a large international community, as well as a lot of ethnic diversity in general.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

1,585

Total Undergrad Enrollment

211

Total Grad Students

48%

Out-Of-State

47%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

20

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

37%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
72%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Tusculum College receive some sort of financial aid. 56% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,125

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,471

Books and Supplies

$8,500

Room and Board

33,096

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,238
$30 - $48K
$14,894
$48 - $75K
$19,054
$75 - $110K
$20,441
$110K & UP
$20,409

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