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Tusculum College is located in Greeneville, Tennessee (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Tusculum College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Tusculum College is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 523. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Tusculum College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 2,655 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Tusculum College are 40 years old or older.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Tusculum College values student athletics, and belongs to the South Atlantic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Tusculum College remains true to its origins as a church-related institution of higher learning in the civic republican tradition by developing educated citizens distinguished by academic excellence, public service, and qualities of Judeo-Christian character. The College reflects the ideal of its civic arts heritage through its' commitment both to integrity and to the development of strong citizenship qualities in the traditional-aged students from diverse backgrounds as well as working-adult students from the region. Furthermore, the College uses innovative approaches to teaching and learning at both the undergraduate and MasterĘs level to instill factual knowledge, to cultivate the habits of practical wisdom, and to develop the skill of reflective thinking, all necessary for personal success in a democratic society."
More complete details are provided below.
Tusculum College
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
General Phone: (423) 636-7300
http://www.tusculum.edu
Tusculum College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 297 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 160 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, adult education, psychology teaching, special education, math teaching, history teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | English, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, museum studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Media | 4 | mass communication |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-med |
| Art Studies | 2 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation, environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Tusculum College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 391 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 107 | 3 |
In 2005, Tusculum College had a total enrollment of 2,655 students (2,624 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 59% |
| Georgia | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Tusculum College offers campus housing for 632 of its 2,624 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Greeneville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,969 | 1,320 | 67% | 259 | 20% |
| Men | 1,068 | 685 | 64% | 147 | 21% |
| Women | 901 | 635 | 70% | 112 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 523 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 42% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,100 |
| Room and board | $ 6,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 955 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,715 |
Financial Aid:
Tusculum College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352700)
Tusculum College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $53,073 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $42,268 | 6 | $40,298 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $41,445 | 4 | $43,566 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $45,107 | 10 | $41,605 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $49,512 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $43,607 | 3 | $40,045 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $38,425 | 20 | $38,390 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $42,412 | 25 | $39,464 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 146 | 96 | 242 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 74 | 105 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tusculum College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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