Tusculum University

https://www.tusculum.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,250

2.73% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$20,355

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.2%

1,660 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,103

78% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

25.5%

70 Graduates

About

Tusculum University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tusculum University were General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), General Psychology (22 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 degrees).

In 2024, 357 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tusculum University. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (210 degrees), 5.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tusculum University is $28,250, which is $4,250 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Tusculum University is $28,250, which is $4,250 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,355.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Tusculum University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,250

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tusculum University was $28,250. The cost of tuition at Tusculum University is $4,250 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tusculum University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,355

2024 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Tusculum University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,355. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tusculum University grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tusculum University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,175

Room and Board

$2,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tusculum University was of $10,175 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,100. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 28.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tusculum University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Tusculum University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tusculum University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Tusculum University received 1,660 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 119% annual growth. Out of those 1,660 applicants, 1,198 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,103 students enrolled at Tusculum University in 2024. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tusculum University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,198

Accepted Out of 1,660

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tusculum University was 72.2% (1,198 admissions from 1,660 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 60.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 119%, while admissions grew by 162%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tusculum University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Tusculum University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tusculum University had a total enrollment of 1,103 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tusculum University is 860 students and the part-time enrollment is 243. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Tusculum University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tusculum University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.5% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 5.08% Hispanic or Latino, 0.635% Asian, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.363% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Tusculum University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.6%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Black or African American Male (9.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tusculum University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,103 students. The full-time enrollment at Tusculum University is 860 and the part-time enrollment is 243. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Tusculum University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tusculum University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tusculum University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Tusculum University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tusculum University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
612 enrolled students
Black or African American
127 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
56 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tusculum University is 55.5% White, 11.5% Black or African American, 5.08% Hispanic or Latino, 0.635% Asian, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.363% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 248 students (22.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 43 more women than men received degrees from Tusculum University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tusculum University is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tusculum University is General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (22 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tusculum University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees awarded), Education (64 degrees), and History (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tusculum University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,690,632 people), Accountants & auditors (1,042,730 people), Other managers (869,617 people), Secondary school teachers (599,380 people), and Financial managers (554,657 people).

The most specialized majors at Tusculum University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees awarded), Education (64 degrees), History (6 degrees), Business (120 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tusculum University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Tusculum University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees awarded), Education (64 degrees), History (6 degrees), Business (120 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tusculum University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,294,174 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (645,966 people), Computer Systems Design (638,906 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (513,087 people), and Construction (495,320 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tusculum University.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Tusculum University was General Studies with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Tusculum University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

157

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

200

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 157 degrees were awarded to men at Tusculum University, which is 0.785 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (200).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tusculum University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Tusculum University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Tusculum University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.783 times less than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from Tusculum University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
210 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tusculum University is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

21% of degree recipients (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
335 degrees awarded
White Female
335 degrees awarded
White Female
305 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tusculum University is white female (335 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (335 degrees).

Operations

Tusculum University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.44M (13.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Tusculum University had a total salary expenditure of 31.6M. Tusculum University employs 20 Assistant professors, 16 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Tusculum University are Male Assistant professor (14), Female Associate professor (10), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tusculum University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 66 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$18.2M

2024 Endowment

2.36%

decline from 2023

Tusculum University has an endowment valued at about $18.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Tusculum University declined 2.36% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tusculum University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12M

2024 Salaries

4.53%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Tusculum University paid a median of $12M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($31.6M) and a 4.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.4% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.87% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Tusculum University paid a total of $2.44M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tusculum University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 66 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

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