Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 962
Graduate Enrollment: 112
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 59.62%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 41.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 69.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 44.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.7%
Black: 7.6%
Hispanic: 5.5%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Black: 7.6%
Hispanic: 5.5%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 2.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $35,219
In-State tuition: $26,590Out-of-State tuition: $26,590
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,290 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,880 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 60.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $212 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,455 |
| $30k-48k | $10,373 |
| $48k-75k | $14,452 |
| $75k-110k | $19,087 |
| $110k+ | $18,205 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 44%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,773 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,039 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,577 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | $39,698 ($3,308) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Behavioral Sciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 19 | $38,191 ($3,183) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 63 | $54,500 ($4,542) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 41 | $29,750 | $229 | $44,378 ($3,698) | $51,442 ($4,287) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $45,684Full time faculty: 99%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,753,011 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $15,360,027 (2022)