Tennessee Wesleyan University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Athens, TN
0 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

1,198

Location Athens, Tennessee
Website tnwesleyan.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

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

Tennessee Wesleyan College, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, occupies a 40-acre campus in Athens, Tennessee, situated approximately midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The liberal arts institution, founded in 1857, operates from a main campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Old College building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains a selective admission process and offers undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in business, education, and nursing, while also featuring pre-professional programs in various health sciences. Students typically reside in one of five residence halls on the main campus, and the college competes in the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference as the Bulldogs.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Tennessee Wesleyan University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Tennessee Wesleyan University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Learn how rankings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1100
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/23
GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 30.3%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Low

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,814

Costs for Tennessee Wesleyan University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,814
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$1,400
Room and Board		$9,458
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,500
Total One Year Cost		$46,572

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 25% of students major in Business, 24% in Health Professions, and 13% in Education.