Tennessee Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6917 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1903 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1814 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6424 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6444 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #6512 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6705 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 857
- Graduates
- 217
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- tnwesleyan.edu
Tennessee Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Tennessee Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 58% | 60% |
| Applicants | 988 | 338 | 650 |
| Admissions | 587 | 196 | 391 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 168 | 69 | 99 |
402 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
133 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1100
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tennessee Wesleyan University are 960-1100 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
143 or 85%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tennessee Wesleyan University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 770 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 119 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 55 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 54 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 20 (2%) |
| Asian | 19 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tennessee Wesleyan University is $16,414 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,734 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,881 |
| $48-75K | $14,610 |
| $75-110K | $17,049 |
| $110K+ | $17,797 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,014 | $20,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,014 | $20,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,014 | $20,870 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $975 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $975 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $975 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 446 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,750 |
| Room charge | $4,880 |
| Meal charge | $4,536 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University majors
Tennessee Wesleyan University has granted 275 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 57 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 15 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 8 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 17 | |
| Accounting | 9 | 5 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 13 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Finance, General | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 4 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 3 | |
| Applied Psychology | 2 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 | |
| Engineering Science | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 275 | 57 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 39% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tennessee Wesleyan University has published 145 scientific papers with 959 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Biology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, History, Environmental Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | 6 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 | 23 |
| 2011 | 2 | 22 |
| 2012 | 2 | 26 |
| 2013 | 4 | 44 |
| 2014 | 4 | 52 |
| 2015 | 3 | 54 |
| 2016 | 4 | 42 |
| 2017 | 4 | 46 |
| 2018 | 4 | 64 |
| 2019 | 6 | 83 |
| 2020 | 14 | 70 |
| 2021 | 5 | 85 |
| 2022 | 8 | 91 |
| 2023 | 5 | 89 |
| 2024 | 10 | 69 |
Notable alumni
-
Tayler Saucedo
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Tayler Andrew Saucedo is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 21st round of the 2015 MLB draft and made his MLB debut for Toronto in 2021. He is listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 185 pounds (84 kg).
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Mary Shadow
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Mary Merrill Shadow was an American politician who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 10th floterial district from 1949 to 1953, as a member of the Democratic Party.
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Evelyn Bryan Johnson
- Occupations
- aircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Evelyn Stone Bryan Johnson, nicknamed "Mama Bird", was the world's oldest flight instructor, and -- at one point -- the pilot with the highest number of flying hours in the world, of any living pilot. She was a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol and a founding member of the Morristown, Tennessee Civil Air Patrol squadron.
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James Alexander Fowler
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
James Alexander Fowler was an American lawyer who served in various capacities as an Assistant Attorney General and special assistant to the U.S. Attorney General from 1908 to 1914, and from 1921 to 1926. In this role, he either argued or prepared briefs for several notable Supreme Court cases, and was active in the organization of the short-lived Commerce Court. Fowler was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Tennessee in 1898 as well as for U.S. Senator in 1928. He served one term as mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1927 to 1929.
General info
| Alternative names | TWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas Light and Truth |
| Colors | blue, gold, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 139 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 204 East College Street Athens, Tennessee, 37303 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 4237457504 |
| Fax | +1 (423) 744 9968 |