Tennessee Wesleyan University Admission Requirements
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Tennessee Wesleyan University Admission Overview
Tennessee Wesleyan University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Tennessee Wesleyan University admitted 68.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 960-1100 / ACT 17-23. Tennessee Wesleyan University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Tennessee Wesleyan University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Tennessee Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for Tennessee Wesleyan University
Acceptance Rate
The Tennessee Wesleyan University acceptance rate is 68.8%. Last year, 621 of 902 applicants were admitted. That is the 18th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Tennessee Wesleyan University and can you get accepted?
Tennessee Wesleyan University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Tennessee Wesleyan University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 30% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Tennessee Wesleyan University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Tennessee Wesleyan University typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Tennessee Wesleyan University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #21 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Tennessee Wesleyan University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
960-1100Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 470
- Math 490
- Composite 960
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 530
- Composite 1100
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Tennessee Wesleyan University typically score around a 1030 SAT (middle 50% 960–1100) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 45th percentile nationally. Tennessee Wesleyan University ranks #26 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1100
SAT policy
Tennessee Wesleyan University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1030 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Tennessee Wesleyan University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
74%25th Percentile Scores
- English 16
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 22
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Tennessee Wesleyan University typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Tennessee Wesleyan University places #30 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to Tennessee Wesleyan University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Tennessee Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Tennessee Wesleyan University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Tennessee Wesleyan University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 68.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1100); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221731.
GPA calculator: Tennessee Wesleyan University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026