Tennessee Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6882 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1894 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1805 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 56 | In Tennessee |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 929
- Graduates
- 123
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 61% and is among the top 23% 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 | 61% | 56% | 63% |
| Applicants | 968 | 351 | 617 |
| Admissions | 588 | 198 | 390 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 200 | 86 | 114 |
538 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
219 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tennessee Wesleyan University are 950-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
152 or 76%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tennessee Wesleyan University are 18-24 (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 | 788 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 64 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 51 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 32 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (3%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Tennessee Wesleyan University is $13,591 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 | $11,805 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,738 |
| $48-75K | $12,349 |
| $75-110K | $15,749 |
| $110K+ | $17,930 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,100 | $20,870 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,100 | $20,870 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,100 | $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 | $2,230 |
| Meal charge | $6,370 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University majors
Tennessee Wesleyan University has granted 275 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 67 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 82 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 49 | 24 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 17 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 3 |
| Accounting | 11 | 5 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 13 | |
| Social Work | 9 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 1 |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 2 |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 3 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 275 | 67 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 36% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Tennessee Wesleyan University has published 124 scientific papers with 673 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Political Science, History, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 | 18 |
| 2011 | 2 | 15 |
| 2012 | 2 | 18 |
| 2013 | 4 | 34 |
| 2014 | 2 | 43 |
| 2015 | 3 | 46 |
| 2016 | 4 | 33 |
| 2017 | 4 | 36 |
| 2018 | 3 | 49 |
| 2019 | 6 | 69 |
| 2020 | 13 | 58 |
| 2021 | 5 | 66 |
| 2022 | 8 | 52 |
| 2023 | 5 | 68 |
Notable alumni
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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 Major League Baseball draft, and made his MLB debut for the team in 2021. Listed at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and 185 pounds (84 kg), he throws and bats left-handed.
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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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Mary Shadow
- Occupations
- politicianteacher
- 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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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 | 165 |
| 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 |