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Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,965
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $53,474
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit college in Athens, TN with 846 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,965 per year ($12,454 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,474 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 988
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 587
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 29%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite19–23
136
What Tennessee Wesleyan University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $40,873
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $32,050
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,454
- $30–48k$10,515
- $48–75k$13,928
- $75–110k$17,159
- $110k+$21,033
Get a personal estimate with Tennessee Wesleyan University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $53,474
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 846
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White74%
- Hispanic7%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
Tennessee Wesleyan University FAQ
What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?+
Tennessee Wesleyan University admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Tennessee Wesleyan University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–23.
Is Tennessee Wesleyan University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Tennessee Wesleyan University?+
In Fall 2023, 988 students applied to Tennessee Wesleyan University and 587 were admitted; 168 enrolled.
Does Tennessee Wesleyan University consider legacy status?+
No. Tennessee Wesleyan University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Tennessee Wesleyan University require an essay?+
Tennessee Wesleyan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Tennessee Wesleyan University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $40,873 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,965.
What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 221731 · How we use this data
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