Tennessee Wesleyan University — College Profile

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Location

Athens, TN, 37303 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

125 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$39,440

Avg net price

$14,836

Room & board

$9,458

Tuition

$30,814

Books & supplies

$1,400/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$11,609

$30–48k

$11,088

$48–75k

$12,647

$75–110k

$16,043

$110k+

$18,980

Admissions

Admit rate

69%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1090

ACT midpoint

Composite 19–23

English 19–25

Math 17–24

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

46%

1st-yr retention

72%

Transfer-out rate

16%

Consumer completion

56%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

51%

Transferred

27%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

23%

Median earnings (6yr)

$45,987

Median earnings (10yr)

$45,989

Median debt

$20,000

Monthly loan payment

$212

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,250–$24,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,000

Student Body

Men 36%Women 64%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

39%

First-generation

41%

Median family income

$39,880

Independent students

28%

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

74%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$45,987

10 years after entry

$45,989

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing59

Business Administration, Management and Operations50

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25

Marketing23

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions17

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14

Security Science and Technology13

Psychology, General9

Accounting and Related Services9

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs8

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7

Finance and Financial Management Services7

Communication and Media Studies6

Behavioral Sciences6

Criminal Justice and Corrections6

Biology, General5

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Institutional

Endowment

$18M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Full-time faculty

100%

Avg faculty salary

$5,870/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,980