- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,961 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Tusculum University reviews each application.
Tusculum University GPA requirements
Tusculum University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Tusculum University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Tusculum University acceptance rate
Tusculum University admitted 1,198 of 1,660 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Tusculum University (formerly Tusculum College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Greeneville, Tennessee, with 940 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Tusculum University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Tusculum University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Tusculum University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,961 a year at Tusculum University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Tusculum University with a 3.0 GPA?
Tusculum University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Tusculum University?
Tusculum University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Tusculum University?
Tusculum University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,198 of 1,660 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Tusculum University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Tusculum University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Tusculum University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Tusculum University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Tusculum University?
A lot: Tusculum University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Tusculum University consider legacy status?
No. Tusculum University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Tusculum University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Tusculum University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Tusculum University accept AP credit?
Yes. Tusculum University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Tusculum University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,961 a year at Tusculum University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Tusculum University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Tusculum UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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