Tusculum University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 903 students.
About This School
Tusculum University is a private nonprofit institution located in Greeneville, Tennessee with approximately 903 undergraduate students enrolled. Tusculum University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,874 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $42,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Tusculum University is a private Presbyterian university with its main campus in Tusculum, Tennessee. It is Tennessee's first university and the 28th-oldest operating college or university in the United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 31% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious concern worth digging into before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,250, and as Tennessee's oldest university, Tusculum has a genuine historical identity and small campus feel that some students genuinely thrive in. Worth considering only if you've had a direct conversation with current students and financial aid staff about what's driving those retention numbers and what support is in place for you specifically.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (903 undergraduates).
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