Tusculum University
Greeneville, Tennessee 37743
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Tusculum University is a private town institution in Greeneville, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 903 undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,367 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,874.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (34)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
58%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pioneers
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1806, emancipated slave John Gloucester became the first African-American student to study at Greeneville College.
- •He was the first African-American educated by a college in Tennessee and later helped found the First African Presbyterian Church in 1807, in Philadelphia.
- •Samuel Doak left Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) and founded Tusculum Academy, on the present campus of Tusculum University, in 1818 with his son, Samuel Witherspoon Doak.
- •Doak, (acting) 1882–83 Jeremiah Moore, 1883–1901 Samuel A.
- •Coile, 1901–07 Washington and Tusculum College (W T) (1908–1912) Charles O.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average