Tennessee Wesleyan University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Tennessee Wesleyan University Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity30
Retention21
Graduation1
Earnings26
Diversity36
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Tennessee Wesleyan University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing38%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs27%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences<1%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Tennessee Wesleyan University
60%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
545
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Tennessee Wesleyan University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Tennessee Wesleyan University
61%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 55% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Tennessee Wesleyan University
68%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 25% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 56% | 52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 27% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Tennessee Wesleyan University
92%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Tennessee Wesleyan University
943
Undergraduates
56%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
31
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Tennessee Wesleyan University, TN
Hiwassee College
15 miles, NE
Bryan College-Dayton
23 miles, W
Cleveland State Community College
23 miles, SW