Ranking Overview

Tusculum University is ranked among Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, with additional recognition for social mobility.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position
U.S. News & World Report	Regional Universities South, #92 (tie)
U.S. News & World Report	Top Performers on Social Mobility, #60
U.S. News data profile	Undergraduate enrollment about 1,022 (recent cycle)
U.S. News data profile	Student-faculty ratio about 16:1

What The Rankings Mean

Tusculum’s profile fits a private regional teaching university: moderate selectivity, strong student contact and emphasis on workforce readiness rather than national research prestige.

The social mobility placement suggests Tusculum supports students from modest-income backgrounds effectively relative to peers.

Recognition And Quality Signals

Beyond rankings, Tusculum highlights:

• SACSCOC regional accreditation
• NCAA Division II athletics breadth
• Pioneer Ready career competencies embedded across the curriculum
• Community partnerships in education, business and health-related fields

Ranking Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students applying for the September 2026 intake should compare Tusculum using:

• Net tuition after institutional aid
• Internship credit policies and total degree cost
• Athletic scholarship conversations with coaches if applicable
• Fit with Appalachian community size and pace of life

If DII athletics + social mobility support + small-city Tennessee matches your goals, Tusculum’s ranking story aligns.