Tusculum University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA
Main Campus
Tusculum University Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity20
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity43
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Tusculum University
89%
Bachelor’s
11%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing40%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education7%
English Language and Literature4%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Tusculum University
66%
Admission Rate
523
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–555
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Tusculum University
$25K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Tusculum University
79%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$250
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 46% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $42K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 43% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 65% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Tusculum University
54%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 17% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 32% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 18% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 42% | 55% | 50% |
| Other race | 18% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Tusculum University
91%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Tusculum University
1,358
Undergraduates
59%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
328
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 15% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Tusculum University, TN
East Tennessee State University
24 miles, E
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25 miles, NE
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25 miles, NE
Mars Hill University
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