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    Tusculum University

    Greeneville, Tennessee
    • Private
      4 year
    • 1,234
      Full + Part time Students
    • 1:17
      Faculty to Student Ratio
    • 0%
      Transfer Student Ratio
    • $26.4K
      Avg. Financial Aid
    Tusculum University, Tennessee’s first college founded in 1794, provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives and equip career-ready professionals. Tusculum awards degrees in the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Sciences.
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    Overview

    Founded 1794
    Total Faculty 70
    Total Enrollment 1,234
    Full-Time Undergraduate 1,234
    Programs 29
    Courses 1,104
    Equivalencies 2,921 outgoing Equivalencies

    Financial Information

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
      Our goal is to assist in making an education at Tusculum University financially possible for all students who are accepted for admission through the use of a variety of resources that include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs.
    • Tuition and Fees:

    Information for Transfer In Students

    • Accepts Transfers:
      Yes. Students who have completed 12 college credits are eligible for acceptance with a 2.0 college GPA.
    • Adult Degree Completion Programs:
      AA in General Studies AS in General Studies BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (Teacher Licensure) BA in Special Education BS in Business Administration BS Psychology BA English
    • Credit for Prior Learning:
      Tusculum offers a Prior Learning Assessment that will help adult learners identify areas of learning they may want to have evaluated for college-level equivalency.

    Application Deadlines for Transfer

    Rolling Admission

    Additional Information

    • Adult Learner Focused Institution:
      Yes. Tusculum has an adult and online studies program dedicated to the adult learner looking to pursue their educational, career goals.
    • Veteran Friendly:
      Yes.
    • Flexible Options:
      We offer online, hybrid, and on-campus courses through our AOS program. Students have the option to take classes in any of the three offered formats to fit their needs and schedule.
    • Student Services Extended Hours:
      Tusculum offers a comprehensive tutoring center where students can arrange tutoring sessions that fit with their schedule. Tutoring is offered online and in person.

    Transfer Application Requirements

    • Minimum GPA:
      Tusculum will consider transfer students with an average of 2.00 or better.
    • Official Transcripts:
      Official Transcripts can be sent Electronically or by Mail. Electronic Transcripts need to be sent to admission@tusculum.edu. Mailed Transcripts need to be sent to PO Box 5051 Greeneville, TN 37745.
    • SAT/ACT Scores:
      Transfer students with less then 12 transferable semester hours must send their standardized test scores.
    • Letters of Recommendation:
      Not required. Students who do not meet the minimum admissions standards may be asked to provide Letters of Recommendation.
    • Essay:
      Not required. Students who do not meet the minimum admissions standards may be asked to provide a personal essay.
    • Application Fee:
      Tusculum has not application fee. To secure your spot at Tusculum, there is a $100 Deposit required.
    • Interview:
      Although a personal interview is not required for admission, prospective students are encouraged to visit the Tusculum campus and meet with an admissions representative.
    • Associates Degree Required:
      Not required.
    • Other Requirements:
      N/A
    • Request More Information:
    • Apply Here:

    Transfer Credit Policy

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    Tusculum University

    Address:
    60 Shiloh Road
    Greeneville, Tennessee 37745
    United States
    Main Phone:
    (423) 636-7300
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    Delivery Method:
    Courses are available online and on-campus.

    Contacts

    Veterans Services Contact:
    Shayne Cowden
    Associate Registrar, VA SCO, Registrar's Department
    423-636-7300 ext. 5708
    scowden@tusculum.edu
    Financial Aid Contact:
    Financial Aid
    Financial Aid Department, Financial Aid
    423-636-7377
    financialaid@tusculum.edu
    Adult Learner Contact:
    J’Quen Johnson
    Director of Adult and Online Studies, Admissions
    423-636-7374
    Admission@tusculum.edu
    Last updated on 1/8/2024 by Tusculum University.