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Tusculum College

Tusculum College

Tusculum College, also referred to as TC, is located in Tusculum, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in the year 1794. Students are offered degrees and certificates in various areas of study including computer information systems, environmental science, management accounting, business administration, religious studies, and medical technology.

Tusculum College's athletic teams are known as the Pioneers. The men's teams participate in baseball, basketball, football, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis. The women's teams play basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, softball, volleyball, and tennis. The college is also home to various clubs and organizations including Alpha Chi, Baptist Student Union, College Republicans, Physical Education Club, and Student Government Association.

Overview of Tusculum College

Tusculum College is located in Greeneville, TN (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.

Areas of Study

Tusculum College is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.

Tusculum College Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 530. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Tusculum College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 2,605 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Tusculum College. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the South Atlantic Conference. Tusculum College 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.

Contacting Tusculum College

Tusculum College
60 Shiloh Road
Greeneville, TN 37743
General Phone: (423) 636-7300
http://www.tusculum.edu

Tusculum College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management395business management
Education And Teaching300elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, adult education, physical education teaching, special ed, English teaching, history teaching, math teaching, ...
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy21exercise science, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and fitness
Science19biology
Liberal Arts15English, political science, history, museum studies, interdisciplinary studies
Therapy And Counseling9psychology
Conservation And Resource Management4environmental science, conservation
Art Studies1visual and performing arts
Mathematics1mathematics and computer science, mathematics
Media1mass communication
Medical Support And Technology0pre-pharmacy
Medicine0pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Tusculum College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree60130
Master's degree1653

Student Body

In 2007, Tusculum College had a total enrollment of 2,605 students (2,556 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men57%
Women43%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate89%
Graduate11%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black10%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1910%
20-2113%
22-2417%
25-2916%
30-3413%
35-3913%
40-4913%
50-644%
65+0%

Tusculum College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %

Tusculum College Room and Board (2007)

Tusculum College offers campus housing for 587 of its 2,556 (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.

Tusculum College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,6721,13968%30026%
Men84156968%17130%
Women83157069%12923%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal410510
SAT Math440530
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1924

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT35%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT74%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Tusculum College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 17,385
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 17,385
Room and board$ 6,910
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 Faculty

Tusculum College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured20
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3131

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year2*5$46,395
Assistant professorcalendar year2*3$48,544
All faculty totalcalendar year5$46,5928$47,201

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year7$50,0510*
Associate professoracademic year4$46,1445$43,448
Assistant professoracademic year17$40,20018$39,680
All faculty totalacademic year28$43,51223$40,499

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Tusculum College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballSouth Atlantic Conference
BasketballSouth Atlantic Conference
BaseballSouth Atlantic Conference
TrackSouth Atlantic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total248183431
Football1210121
Basketball243155
Baseball34034
Track111122
All Other Sports58141199

Tusculum College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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, General

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy 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

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Tusculum College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Tusculum College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Tusculum College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Tusculum College % of degrees in education and teaching
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Tusculum College % students on athletic fin. aid
% students 40 years or older
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 19%Tusculum College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 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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