Trevecca Nazarene University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #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%
- Undergraduates
- 1,903
- Graduates
- 1,292
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.trevecca.edu
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.
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
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| |||
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.
Publication / Citation count by topic
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
-
James Austin Johnson
- 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.
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Wes Hampton
- 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.
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Alex Renfroe
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Gregory Alexander Renfroe is an American-born naturalized Bosnian professional basketball player for Fuenlabrada of the Primera FEB.
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Mae Beavers
- 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 |