Tusculum University's published cost of attendance is $43,776. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $20,766, middle-income families pay around $17,519, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,563.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $43,776 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,250 |
| Room and Board | $11,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$22,645 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,131 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,766 |
| $30–48k | $15,124 |
| $48–75k | $17,519 |
| $75–110k | $22,981 |
| $110k+ | $25,563 |
Tusculum University's published cost of attendance is $43,776. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $20,766, middle-income families pay around $17,519, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,563. Azimuth ranks Tusculum University #666 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Tusculum University offers need-based financial aid to qualifying students. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and may be required to submit additional institutional forms. The difference between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the scope of that commitment varies by income level and individual circumstances. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,951; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,271, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tusculum University earn median 4-year earnings of $51,271, placing Tusculum University in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,686 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Tusculum University in the 37.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Tusculum University #1186 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Tusculum's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 90 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $60,973, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 26 students earning $40,855, while Education, General with 23 graduates reaches $42,927. Nursing and Psychology, General round out the institution's primary degree pathways, with graduates earning $65,012 and $37,934 respectively. This program mix, anchored in Business, drives consistent outcomes across Tusculum's graduate cohorts.
