Trevecca Nazarene University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Nashville, TN
5.0 1 review

#10 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,195

Location Nashville, Tennessee
Website trevecca.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Church of the Nazarene

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Trevecca Nazarene University is situated on a hilltop campus in southeast Nashville, Tennessee, three miles from downtown. Founded in 1901 as a training school for Christian workers, the institution now operates as a private Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. The 75-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with student housing provided through traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations. Academic programs emphasize healthcare, education, business, and ministry studies, with the university maintaining selective admission standards for its undergraduate programs. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Trojans, participating in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Trevecca Nazarene University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1235
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.43

Acceptance Rate

69.4%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,300

Costs for Trevecca Nazarene University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$31,300
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$1,550
Room and Board		$11,000
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,780
Total One Year Cost		$46,630

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Trevecca Nazarene University are Business, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 43% of students major in Business, 10% in Education, and 7% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.