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Tusculum University

Greeneville, Tennessee 37743

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Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town

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.

Established
1794
Motto
Sit Lux
Mascot
Pioneers
Type
Private university
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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60%Acceptance
SAT Avg
903Students
18:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$44,367Earnings 10yr
$22,874Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Tusculum University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,500
Room & Board$10,750
Books & Supplies$2,100
Total Cost of Attendance$43,172
Average Net Price$22,874
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,818
$30–48K$18,160
$48–75K$21,842
$75–110K$27,678
$110K+$26,388

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,874

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
903
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 18%
Hispanic 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.5%
Freshman Retention58.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,925
8 Years$42,829
10 Years$44,367

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$47,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#86
Washington Monthly
#341

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Varsity Sports — Pioneers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
126 mi(218 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
191 mi(331 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
224 mi(388 min)

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