Tusculum University

Tusculum University
Former names	List Greeneville College (1794–1868); Tusculum Academy (1818–1844); Tusculum College (1844–1868); Greeneville & Tusculum College (1868–1908); Washington & Tusculum College (1908–1912); Tusculum College (1912–2018); ;
Motto	Sit Lux (Latin); ("Let there be light")
Type	Private university
Established	1794
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment	$18.2 million (2024)
President	Scott Hummel
Administrative staff	272
Undergraduates	1,111
Postgraduates	192
Location	Tusculum, Tennessee, U.S.; 36°10′23″N 82°45′42″W / 36.1730°N 82.7616°W
Campus	Rural, 140 acres (0.57 km2)
Colors	; (Orange and black)
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II; South Atlantic Conference; 18 sports teams
Mascot	Pioneers
Website	site.tusculum.edu

Tusculum University is a private Presbyterian university with its main campus in Tusculum, Tennessee. It is Tennessee's first university and the 28th-oldest operating college or university in the United States.

In addition to its main campus, the institution maintains a regional center for Adult and Online Studies in Knoxville, and Morristown.


Former names	List Greeneville College (1794–1868) Tusculum Academy (1818–1844) Tusculum College (1844–1868) Greeneville & Tusculum College (1868–1908) Washington & Tusculum College (1908–1912) Tusculum College (1912–2018)
Motto	Sit Lux (Latin) ("Let there be light")
Type	Private university
Established	1794 (1794)
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment	$18.2 million (2024)
President	Scott Hummel
Administrative staff	272
Undergraduates	1,111
Postgraduates	192
Location	Tusculum, Tennessee , U.S. 36°10′23″N 82°45′42″W / 36.1730°N 82.7616°W / 36.1730; -82.7616
Campus	Rural, 140 acres (0.57 km²)
Colors	(Orange and black)
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference 18 sports teams
Mascot	Pioneers
Website	site.tusculum.edu