Tennessee's first university, a private Presbyterian institution preparing career-ready pioneers since 1794.
Tusculum offers associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees across diverse disciplines including business, education, sciences, arts, and humanities. The university emphasizes experiential learning and career readiness, with a strong faculty-to-student ratio. Programs range from traditional on-campus to online and adult learner formats, with concentrations available in fields such as pre-medical/dental studies, digital marketing, software engineering, and special education.
Located on a rural 140-acre campus in Tusculum, Tennessee, the university fosters a welcoming Christian environment that serves students of all faiths. Campus life centers on civic engagement, community service, and faith development through campus ministries and the Center for Civic Advancement. The Bonner Leader Program and mandatory community service for athletes reinforce the institution's commitment to developing principled leaders and engaged citizens.
Tusculum competes in NCAA Division II primarily through the South Atlantic Conference, fielding 24 varsity sports teams across men's and women's programs including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. The university also sponsors women's bowling and men's volleyball as associate members in higher divisions. The athletic program emphasizes character, integrity, and sportsmanship in developing student-athletes as principled leaders.
The university welcomes traditional undergraduates, transfer students, international students, and adult/online learners through flexible admission pathways. Tusculum reports that 58% of graduates earn in the 90th percentile of Tennessee salaries, and 58% of the student body are first-generation college students. The institution is committed to supporting student success through robust academic and personal development resources.