Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TNPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 69% Acceptance

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69%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$14,836

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

846

Students

Small campus body

$45,987

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Athens, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 846 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

846 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

69% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading505 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math550 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite19 - 23

1typical 50% range36

69%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences39% of degrees

Business & Marketing20% of degrees

Biological Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,960

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,084

Earnings 5yr: $63,933

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $70,782

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Marketing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,564

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,103

Earnings 5yr: $48,721

Debt: $29,750

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,925

Earnings 5yr: $45,983

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $37,118

Earnings 5yr: $48,562

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Behavioral Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Engineering Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Finance and Financial Management Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,836

In-State Tuition$30,814

Out-of-State Tuition$30,814

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%

Pell Grants

52%

Take Loans

62%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$45,987

+0% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$45,989

Completion Signals

48%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

72%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$151/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

36%

Men

64%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

41%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$52,884

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Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TNPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Less Selective • 69% Acceptance

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Add to list:

69%

Accept Rate

Less Selective

$14,836

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

846

Students

Small campus body

$45,987

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

846 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

69% (Less Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading505 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math550 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite19 - 23

1typical 50% range36

69%

Acceptance Rate

Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences39% of degrees

Business & Marketing20% of degrees

Biological Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,960

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,084

Earnings 5yr: $63,933

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $70,782

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Marketing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,564

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $61,103

Earnings 5yr: $48,721

Debt: $29,750

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,925

Earnings 5yr: $45,983

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $37,118

Earnings 5yr: $48,562

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Behavioral Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Engineering Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Finance and Financial Management Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,836

In-State Tuition$30,814

Out-of-State Tuition$30,814

Financial Assistance & Support

39%

Pell Grants

52%

Take Loans

62%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$45,987

+0% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$45,989

Completion Signals

48%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

72%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$151/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

36%

Men

64%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

41%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$52,884

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