Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN

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Tuition & Fees

$32,264

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
570
25th
470
75th
530
25th
490
75th
24
25th
16
75th
22
25th
16
75th
23
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 587
Declined 401
Total Received 988
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Enrollment

857

undergraduate students

217

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1857, Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church that is known for its emphasis on undergraduate teaching and its commitment to student faith development. It is located on a 40-acre campus in Athens, Tennessee—50 miles southwest of Knoxville.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,074
Established in 1857
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

40-acre, urban campus in Athens (population: 13,615), 50 miles from both Chattanooga and Knoxville; branch campuses in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Knoxville.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Tennessee Wesleyan University
204 East College Street
Athens, TN
37303

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
36%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
67%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
570
25th
470
75th
530
25th
490
75th
24
25th
16
75th
22
25th
16
75th
23
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) August
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

59%

acceptance rate

Accepted 587
Declined 401
Total Received 988

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,709

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $29,264
Housing $4,880
Food $4,536
Additional fees $3,000
Books & supplies $1,400
Total $43,080
Average Financial Aid - $19,709
Total with Avg. Aid $23,371

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,424,166
State $1,025,000
Institutional
Other external
Total $3,449,166

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,872,502
Institutional $6,745,978
Other external $172,663
Total $8,791,143
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Financial Facts

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P: 800 742-5892
F: 423 744-9968

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, flag football, pickleball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Applied Psychology yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology Teacher Education yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes
Digital Marketing yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Finance, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Nursing
  3. Social Sciences

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,074

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

80%

857
students

Female
62%
531

Male
38%
326

20%

217
students

Female
68%
148

Male
32%
69

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

766
students

Female
62%
478

Male
38%
288

11%

91
students

Female
58%
53

Male
42%
38

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

138

Transfer applicants enrolled

16%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
Canada
Germany
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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