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Tennessee Wesleyan University

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Athens, tn. Founded in 1857, Tennessee Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 46 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 906 undergraduates
cost $27,350 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Tennessee Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 60.7%
SAT score average 1086
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.49
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Tennessee Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Marketing
Communication and Media Studies
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $27,350
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,600
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $39,850
Average financial aid package $22,713
Estimated cost $17,137 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,350
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,600
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $39,850
Average financial aid package $22,713
Estimated cost $17,137 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Tennessee Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 906, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

1,044

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
20%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Tennessee Wesleyan University, students love their Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 204 East College Street, Athens, TN 37303
phone 423-745-7504
address www.tnwesleyan.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Fellowship of christian athletes

Greek life

Education ambassadors

Phi beta lambda

Multicultural student association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Tennessee Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Tennessee Wesleyan University?

Tennessee Wesleyan University is located in Athens, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee Wesleyan University? 

The acceptance rate for Tennessee Wesleyan University is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Tennessee Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for Tennessee Wesleyan University students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Tennessee Wesleyan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Tennessee Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $159,400.

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