Tusculum University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,510

Cost of attendance at Tusculum University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,510

Cost of attendance at Tusculum University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Tusculum University was $13,234. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Tusculum University

Tusculum University net price calculator

$13,234

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Tusculum University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,234	$4,753 (26%)	$11,880	$12,143	$13,991	$15,249	$17,321
2021	$17,987	$454 (3%)	$13,776	$15,255	$18,066	$20,296	$18,263
2020	$17,533	$41	$13,752	$18,111	$18,995	$22,908	$22,912
2019	$17,492	$611 (4%)	$14,327	$16,753	$18,356	$20,707	$20,691
2018	$16,881	$658 (4%)	$14,474	$16,798	$18,456	$20,238	$21,224
2017	$16,223	$2,162 (12%)	$14,238	$14,894	$19,054	$20,441	$20,409
2016	$18,385	$678 (4%)	$16,911	$18,576	$19,453	$20,339	$21,332
2015	$17,707	$179 (1%)	$15,915	$17,250	$18,100	$20,661	$21,215
2014	$17,886	--	$17,415	$17,989	$18,840	$21,382	$19,438

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Tusculum University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$43,624	$260	$26,510	$14,088	$3,026
2021	$43,364	$1,392 (3%)	$25,500	$14,744	$3,120
2020	$41,972	$1,192 (3%)	$24,860	$14,148	$2,964
2019	$40,780	$2,120 (5%)	$24,860	$13,550	$2,370
2018	$38,660	$1,901 (5%)	$23,700	$12,920	$2,040
2017	$36,759	$469 (1%)	$23,125	$12,149	$1,485
2016	$36,290	No change	$22,670	$12,149	$1,471
2015	$36,290	$588 (2%)	$22,670	$12,149	$1,471
2014	$35,702	$1,302 (4%)	$22,250	$12,046	$1,406
2013	$34,400	--	$21,620	$11,476	$1,304

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Tusculum University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 699 dormitories available to its students at $5,642 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Tusculum University is $627 per month.
Does Tusculum University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Tusculum University for one academic year is $3,958, which works out to $440 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Tusculum University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $3,026.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Tusculum University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,488

If living off-campus, with family: $4,488

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,488
How much is Tusculum University application fees?: Tusculum University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Tusculum University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Tusculum University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$783	$500
For out-of-state students	$783	$500

Housing and Meal

Tusculum University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Tusculum University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,958	$5,642	N/A	19	699
2021	$3,808	$5,642	N/A	19	800
2020	$3,698	$5,642	N/A	0	800
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,190	0	803
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,700	0	806
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,500	0	804
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,500	0	806

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tusculum University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.

Tusculum University