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Trevecca Nazarene University

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, TN · City · 1,737 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located just minutes from downtown Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University is a premier Christian liberal arts institution best known for its tight-knit, faith-based community and exceptional programs in business, nursing, education, and music industry studies. The student experience is defined by a supportive "Trevecca family" culture where students grow holistically through vibrant campus ministries, regular chapel services, and NCAA Division II athletics. What truly sets Trevecca apart is its unique ability to combine a highly personal, values-centered education with direct pipeline access to internships and careers in Nashville’s booming healthcare, music, and corporate sectors.


Wikipedia:Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU) is a private Nazarene liberal arts college in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1901.

Location
Nashville, TN, 37210 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
4 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$41,548
Avg net price
$16,813
Room & board
$11,000
Tuition
$31,300
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,532
$30–48k
$13,643
$48–75k
$15,420
$75–110k
$17,779
$110k+
$20,725
Admissions
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1091
Reading 510610
Math 470625
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Trevecca Nazarene University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
4-yr on-time completion
41%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,065
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,378
Median debt
$18,744
Monthly loan payment
$199
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,250$19,860
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,621
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$40,243
Independent students
51%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
14%
Black
11%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
12%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,065
10 years after entry
$49,378
Business Administration, Management and Operations84
Psychology, General46
Health and Medical Administrative Services18
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Music14
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs14
Biology, General12
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Social Work12
Communication and Media Studies11
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
Theological and Ministerial Studies9
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other8
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Institutional
Endowment
$72M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
94%
Avg faculty salary
$7,392/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,282
Federal loan rate
39%

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