Trevecca Nazarene University Rankings

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#5398 of 14,131 In the World
#1505 of 2,597 In North America
#1421 of 2,496 In the United States
#30 of 56 In Tennessee
#7 of 12 In Nashville
#6250 of 6,639 For Sociology
#6528 of 6,670 For Law
#6620 of 6,742 For Political Science
#6805 of 7,088 For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

Quick Review

Religion
Church of the Nazarene
Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
1108
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$18,035 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,903
Graduates
1,292
Male:Female Ratio
33:67
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree

Trevecca Nazarene University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Trevecca Nazarene University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% 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 69% 66% 71%
Applicants 2,448 860 1,588
Admissions 1,700 568 1,132
Freshmen enrolled full time 456 182 274

704 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,149 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
71 or 16%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 980
or below

75% of them
had 1235
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Trevecca Nazarene University are 980-1235 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
367 or 80%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 18
or below

75% of them
had 24
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Trevecca Nazarene University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Secondary school record Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 1689 (53%)
Black or African American 592 (19%)
Hispanic 324 (10%)
Nonresident Alien 236 (7%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 165 (5%)
Two or more races 122 (4%)
Asian 51 (2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 5 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 4 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Trevecca Nazarene University is $18,035 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.

Net average cost to attend
$18,035/year
Average aid awarded
$23,911
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $14,532
$30-48K $13,643
$48-75K $15,420
$75-110K $17,779
$110K+ $20,725

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $29,750$9,637
Tuition in-state $29,750$9,637
Tuition out-of-state $29,750$9,637
Fee in-district $1,550$900
Fee in-state $1,550$900
Fee out-of-state $1,550$900

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 1,054
Combined charge for room and board $12,000
Room charge $5,600
Meal charge $6,400

Trevecca Nazarene University majors

Trevecca Nazarene University has granted 380 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 328 master's across 17 programs, and 173 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Business Administration and Management, General 10 93 89 43
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 128
Physician Assistant 51
Psychology, General 46
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 13 21
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 26 8
Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling 31
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other 22 2
Organizational Leadership 21
Elementary Education and Teaching 9 9
Accounting 17
Library and Information Science 16
Secondary Education and Teaching 16
Information Technology 14
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 13
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 12
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 11 1
Music Management 11
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 10
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor 10
Educational & Instructional Technology 9
General Studies 6 3
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 8
Computer Graphics 7
English Language and Literature, General 6
History, General 6
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 6
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 4
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
Music Performance, General 3 2
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 5
Behavioral Sciences 4
Divinity & Ministry 4
International Business & Trade & Commerce 4
Music, Other 4
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 4
Small Business Administration & Management 4
Computer Science 3
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 3
Social Work 3
Youth Ministry 3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 2
Chemistry, General 2
Community Organization and Advocacy 2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2
Engineering Physics & Applied Physics 2
Journalism 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 2
Music Technology 2
Organizational Communication, General 2
Physics, General 2
Radio and Television 2
Religious & Sacred Music 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 2
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies 1
Lay Ministry 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Public Administration 1
Religion & Religious Studies 1
Grand Total 23 380 328 173

Trevecca Nazarene University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 53% 48% 56%
  • Full-time retention rate - 74%

Publications & Citations

Trevecca Nazarene University has published 126 scientific papers with 1,090 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Engineering, and Education Majors.

Publications
126
Citations
1,090

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
91 / 534
Psychology
63 / 371
Sociology
59 / 291
Political Science
56 / 357
Computer Science
53 / 508
Law
51 / 354
Philosophy
46 / 175
Mathematics
43 / 227
Engineering
40 / 347
Education Majors
39 / 206
Medicine
38 / 557
Environmental Science
38 / 330
Biology
35 / 636
Physics
35 / 338
Business
34 / 329
Math Teachers
32 / 157
Economics
32 / 248
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
25 / 54
Quantum and Particle physics
24 / 259
Geography and Cartography
24 / 107
Chemistry
23 / 423
Art & Design
21 / 103
Linguistics
20 / 94
Social Psychology
19 / 248
History
19 / 54
Development Studies
18 / 114
Geology
17 / 220
Communications and Public Relations
16 / 103
Health Science
15 / 76
Materials Science
14 / 145
Archaeology
14 / 52
Ecology
13 / 180
Finance
13 / 182
Management
13 / 88
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13 / 80
Child Psychology
12 / 152
Biochemistry
12 / 346
Statistics
11 / 83
Astrophysics and Astronomy
10 / 127
Literature
10 / 8

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 0 2
1994 1 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 3
1998 0 3
1999 1 1
2000 0 5
2001 1 2
2002 3 0
2003 2 0
2004 3 5
2005 5 12
2006 1 16
2007 1 21
2008 3 15
2009 4 31
2010 8 18
2011 8 26
2012 7 29
2013 9 24
2014 2 24
2015 3 33
2016 2 37
2017 2 30
2018 4 40
2019 3 41
2020 4 70
2021 9 61
2022 6 71
2023 8 67
2024 17 237
2025 1 162

Notable alumni

  1. James Austin Johnson

    James Austin Johnson
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1989-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    actorcomedianimpressionistentertainer
    Biography

    James Austin Johnson, occasionally known by his initials, JAJ, is an American comedian and actor. He is a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy television series Saturday Night Live, which he joined as a featured player for the show's 47th season in 2021. On SNL, he has impersonated both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Johnson was promoted to a repertory player in 2023.

  2. Wes Hampton

    Wes Hampton
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1977-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    singer
    Biography

    Wesley Adam Hampton is a Christian music singer. He is a tenor for The Gaither Vocal Band. Hampton sang first tenor for the group from 2005 to 2009, then when it went from a quartet to a quintet, he became the second tenor. He also performs solo concerts. His first solo album was titled "A Man Like Me." Wes also appears and performs in the Gaither Homecoming video concert series, television series and cruises. Hampton's twenty-year tenure ranks him the longest-serving member of the Gaither Vocal Band besides Bill Gaither himself.

  3. Alex Renfroe

    Alex Renfroe
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1986-.. (age 40)
    Occupations
    basketball player
    Biography

    Gregory Alexander Renfroe is an American-born naturalized Bosnian professional basketball player for Fuenlabrada of the Primera FEB.

  4. Mae Beavers

    Mae Beavers
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1947-.. (age 79)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Mae Beavers is an American politician. A Republican, she was a member of the Tennessee Senate for the 17th district from 2003 until she resigned to run for governor in August 2017. The 17th district is composed of Cannon, Clay, DeKalb, Macon, Smith, and Wilson counties. Before becoming a state senator, Beavers was a state representative in the 99th through the 102nd General Assemblies. She was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Tennessee in the 2018 Tennessee gubernatorial election.

General info

Founded 1901
Motto Esse Quam Videri
To be, rather than to seem
Colors purple, white
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total FTE staff 410
Carnegie classification Doctoral/Professional Universities

Location and contacts

Address 333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
United States
City population 689,000
Phone 6152481200

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