Tennessee Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Tennessee Wesleyan University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,055 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1857 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Athens, Tennessee.

Tennessee Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Majors
Offered
48
Tennessee Wesleyan University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 48 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Nursing, Business, Occupational Therapy, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Tennessee Wesleyan University is fair at 75% (close to Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Tennessee Wesleyan University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Tennessee Wesleyan University is good -- 10:1. Read more details regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high, about $26,100 a year. The additional fees at Tennessee Wesleyan University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,300; this makes it a total of $27,400 annually.

Read the details about Tennessee Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
61%
Doable
According to recent data, 968 applications were submitted and 588 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tennessee Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,200
Low
Tennessee Wesleyan University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tennessee Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Tennessee Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- around $2,200 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Tennessee Wesleyan University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tennessee Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tennessee Wesleyan University
204 East College Street
Athens, Tennessee
37303, USA
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