Tusculum University

Discover all the reasons why We Are Pioneers and why you should be a Pioneer, too!

Pioneers are adventurers and trailblazers – we lead by example. Pioneers forge pathways through new frontiers. Pioneers are brave, resilient, and resourceful. We are pioneers.

At Tusculum, you will be challenged to innovate, engage, experiment, and persevere as you discover your own purpose. Along your path, you will be encouraged, empowered, supported, and inspired. It’s the Pioneer way.

Our Mission:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.

Living our Mission:

Tusculum University seeks to instill in its graduates a sense of the world in which they live and to develop skills to make sound decisions that are based on the common good.

In short, Tusculum wants to graduate students who not only do well, but do good.

This is who we are:

We embrace our founder’s Presbyterian roots and Christian faith. We share the commitment informed by our faith to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. We are inspired by our faith to hear one another by cultivating an atmosphere of open dialogue and free inquiry.

Learning by doing:

Our emphasis on community gives students a personalized education with an emphasis on experiential learning and regular interactions with faculty and staff, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Undergraduate:

In addition to your transcripts, supplemental application materials including those listed below may be required.

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Evidence of English Proficiency:
• TOEFL (internet based): 68
• IELTS: 6.0
• PTE: N/A
• Duolingo English Test: N/A
• iTEP: 3.5
• Cambridge: N/A
• SAT: N/A
• ACT: N/A
• IB: 1
• English grade result of 5 or better GTEC: 1200*

SAT or ACT: Required - Minimum SAT (960) or ACT (18)

*A “C” or better in transferable English Composition courses (two semesters) at an accredited US college or university. A “C” or better on the UK system AS or A-Level English Exams (not ESL), or Hong Kong system HKALE English Exam. The ELS Language Center’s Master level 108 class with a grade of “C” or higher. English Waiver Policy: N/A

Postgraduate:

In addition to the admissions documents listed below, additional requirements vary by program and may be requested. 

• Recommended Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Evidence of English Proficiency:
• TOEFL (internet based): 68
• IELTS: 6.0
• PTE: N/A
• Duolingo English Test: N/A
• iTEP: 3.5
• Cambridge: N/A
• SAT: N/A
• ACT: N/A
• IB: 1
• English grade result of 5 or better GTEC: 1200*
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation required
• International Transcript Evaluation (completed by NACES-approved evaluator): Required
• Resume/CV: Required
• Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose: Required

*A “C” or better in transferable English Composition courses (two semesters) at an accredited US college or university. A “C” or better on the UK system AS or A-Level English Exams (not ESL), or Hong Kong system HKALE English Exam. The ELS Language Center’s Master level 108 class with a grade of “C” or higher. English Waiver Policy: N/A

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!