Truett McConnell University

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Cleveland, GA
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#18 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,615

Location Cleveland, Georgia
Website truett.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Truett McConnell University, located in Cleveland, Georgia, sits on 225 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 75 miles north of Atlanta. Founded in 1946 as a two-year Baptist college, the institution achieved university status in 2016 and now offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The university maintains a Christian liberal arts focus, with notable programs in nursing, business, education, and Christian studies. Students reside in traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing on the suburban campus, which features Georgian-style brick architecture typical of Southern educational institutions. The university competes in the NAIA Division I Appalachian Athletic Conference as the Bears, primarily focusing on baseball, basketball, and soccer programs.

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Ratings

Truett McConnell University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

2 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

GPA 3.49

Acceptance Rate

78.3%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 46.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$26,792

Costs for Truett McConnell University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$26,792
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$1,880
Room and Board		$9,936
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,500
Total One Year Cost		$43,708

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

14% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Truett McConnell University are Education, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and History. 28% of students major in Education, 17% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 17% in History.