Tennessee Wesleyan University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #6700 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1802 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1716 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #37 of 56 | In Tennessee |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 990
- Graduates
- 126
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 62% | 60% |
| Applicants | 1,039 | 346 | 693 |
| Admissions | 633 | 214 | 419 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 194 | 78 | 116 |
68 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
112 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 1060
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tennessee Wesleyan University are 850-1060 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
159 or 82%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tennessee Wesleyan University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 819 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 104 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 59 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 54 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 36 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (3%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $7,518 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,385 |
| $48-75K | $14,282 |
| $75-110K | $14,702 |
| $110K+ | $15,619 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,600 | $18,490 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,600 | $18,490 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,600 | $18,490 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $975 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $975 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $975 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 446 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,750 |
| Room charge | $2,230 |
| Meal charge | $5,980 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 76 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 18 |
| Accounting | 12 | 8 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 16 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 4 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 4 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| History Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 1 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 278 | 26 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 36% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 14 |
| 2011 | 2 | 11 |
| 2012 | 2 | 20 |
| 2013 | 2 | 44 |
| 2014 | 2 | 59 |
| 2015 | 2 | 40 |
| 2016 | 4 | 37 |
| 2017 | 1 | 40 |
Notable alumni
-
Evelyn Bryan Johnson
- Occupations
- aircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Evelyn Stone Bryan Johnson, nicknamed "Mama Bird", was the female pilot with the most number of flying hours in the world. She was a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol and a founding member of the Morristown, Tennessee Civil Air Patrol squadron.
-
Tayler Saucedo
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Tayler Andrew Saucedo is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 21st round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft. Listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 185 pounds (84 kg), he throws and bats left-handed.
-
James Alexander Fowler
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 153 |
| 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 |