Tusculum College
Tusculum College is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in Greeneville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,767 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 321 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 209 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students1,767 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 13 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 86 miles radius of Tusculum College
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Milligan College
27 miles away |
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Carson-Newman University
41 miles away |
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King University
44 miles away |
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Montreat College
45 miles away |
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Lees-McRae College
50 miles away |
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Lincoln Memorial University
57 miles away |
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Frontier Nursing University
77 miles away |
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Union College
79 miles away |
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Alice Lloyd College
81 miles away |
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
86 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1926 - Current |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 1080 |
| ACT | 17 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $732/credit | |
| In State Students | $732/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $732/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $365/credit | |
| In State Students | $365/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $365/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $32,940 | $32,940 | $32,940 |
| ADN | 70 | $51,240 | $51,240 | $51,240 |
| BSN | 125 | $91,500 | $91,500 | $91,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $18,250 | $18,250 | $18,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Tusculum College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,575 |
| Other Federal Grant | 22% | $1,016 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $5,635 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 96% | $13,898 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,384 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $7,374 |
$16,881
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$14,474 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,798 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,456 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,238 |
| Over $110,000$21,224 |
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Student Population
1,488
Undergrads
279
Graduates
955
Women
812
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
73% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
