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Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tennessee 37303

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private institution in Athens with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 832 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,879.

Established
1857
Motto
Lux et Veritas
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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59%Acceptance
1051SAT Avg
832Students
12:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$45,989Earnings 10yr
$14,879Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Tennessee Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate59.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1051

Reading & WritingMid: 505
470570
MathMid: 550
490530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

59.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1051

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,264
Room & Board$9,416
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$36,828
Average Net Price$14,879
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,734
$30–48K$11,881
$48–75K$14,610
$75–110K$17,049
$110K+$17,797

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,879

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (46)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
832
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 6%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.6%
Freshman Retention63.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,987
8 Years$46,048
10 Years$45,989

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,900
Men
$45,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#16
Washington Monthly
#37

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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