Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 956 • Total: 1,242

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

204 East College Street
Athens, TN
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Website

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 350 (36.6%) • Female: 606 (63.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	11	1.2%
Black/African American	56	5.9%
Hispanic/Latino	52	5.4%
White	711	74.4%
Two or More Races	21	2.2%
International	69	7.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

587 admitted from 988 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 470-570
Math: 490-530
Total: 960-1100

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

17-23

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

43.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

34.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

64.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$40,272

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $29,414

Room & Board

$9,458

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$11,609
$30,001-48,000	$11,088
$48,001-75,000	$12,647
$75,001-110,000	$16,043
$110,001+	$18,980

Students Receiving Pell Grants

94%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$16,414

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Bowling Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Bowling Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

In-State Awards

$1,000-$17,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$17,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,250-$2,850 total

1 automatic scholarship (9 total)

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Common questions about Tennessee Wesleyan University

What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Tennessee Wesleyan University accepts 59% of applicants, from 988 applications.

How much does Tennessee Wesleyan University cost?

Tuition and fees are $29,414. Families earning under $30,000 pay $11,609 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for Tennessee Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 17 and 23 on the ACT.

What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's graduation rate?

44% of students graduate within six years.