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Truett McConnell 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 672
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 69%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Cleveland, Georgia, Truett McConnell 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.

Truett McConnell 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Truett McConnell University is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Truett McConnell University is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Truett McConnell 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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,852

Cost of attendance at Truett McConnell University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

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

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,852

Cost of attendance at Truett McConnell 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.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Truett McConnell University received on average $15,231 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.

$15,231
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 94 35% $5,250 $493,500
Other Federal Grant 100 38% $5,364 $536,350
State Grant/Scholarships 208 78% $3,614 $751,764
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 234 88% $9,857 $2,306,425
Total Grant & Scholarships 236 89% $15,231 $3,594,539

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Truett McConnell 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 Truett McConnell University students is 35.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.4%.

35.3%

  • African American 12.5% 2 students
  • white 38.2% 65 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 2 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

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

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Truett McConnell University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Truett McConnell University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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