Tennessee Wesleyan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	446
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	60%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Athens, Tennessee, Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Tennessee Wesleyan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Tennessee Wesleyan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Tennessee Wesleyan University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tennessee Wesleyan University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

59.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,590

Cost of attendance at Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,590

Cost of attendance at Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Tennessee Wesleyan University received on average $20,251 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,251

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	88	47%	$5,152	$453,370
Other Federal Grant	88	47%	$5,335	$469,446
State Grant/Scholarships	140	74%	$5,362	$750,670
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	189	100%	$13,796	$2,607,368
Total Grant & Scholarships	189	100%	$20,251	$3,827,484

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tennessee Wesleyan University students is 51.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.6%.

51.7%

African American 50.0% 11 students
white 55.7% 88 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
International Students 41.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Basketball Appalachian Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Appalachian Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Tennessee Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tennessee Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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