Tennessee Wesleyan University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,414

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,125

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

902 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,198

87.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

47.6%

89 Graduates

About

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a higher education institution located in McMinn County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tennessee Wesleyan University were Registered Nursing (63 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (18 degrees).

In 2024, 335 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee Wesleyan University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (252 degrees), 18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Wesleyan University is $29,414, which is $1,236 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Wesleyan University is $29,414, which is $1,236 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,125.

In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,414

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tennessee Wesleyan University was $29,414. The cost of tuition at Tennessee Wesleyan University is $1,236 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,125

2024 Value

7.85%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Tennessee Wesleyan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,125. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Tennessee Wesleyan University grew by 7.85%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,208

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tennessee Wesleyan University was of $12,208 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 47.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Tennessee Wesleyan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.19% with respect to 2023, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Tennessee Wesleyan University received 902 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.7% annual growth. Out of those 902 applicants, 621 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,198 students enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tennessee Wesleyan University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

621

Accepted Out of 902

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tennessee Wesleyan University was 68.8% (621 admissions from 902 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 8.7%, while admissions grew by 5.79%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tennessee Wesleyan University had a total enrollment of 1,198 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee Wesleyan University is 1,052 students and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 87.8% of students enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee Wesleyan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 5.34% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Black or African American, 2.5% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 0.0835% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.2%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Male (3.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.9%), followed by White Male (12.9%) and Asian Female (2.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,198 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee Wesleyan University is 1,052 and the part-time enrollment is 146. This means that 87.8% of students enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tennessee Wesleyan University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Tennessee Wesleyan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tennessee Wesleyan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
814 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee Wesleyan University is 67.9% White, 5.34% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Black or African American, 2.5% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 0.0835% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 43 students (3.59%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 117 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee Wesleyan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee Wesleyan University is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tennessee Wesleyan University is Registered Nursing (63 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (18 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee Wesleyan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Health (124 degrees), and Business (96 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,706,006 people), Registered nurses (1,645,072 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,137 people), Other managers (922,037 people), and Secondary school teachers (578,802 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Health (124 degrees), Business (96 degrees), Protective Services (15 degrees), and Education (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Health (124 degrees), Business (96 degrees), Protective Services (15 degrees), and Education (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,437,321 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,096,293 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (720,728 people), Computer Systems Design (659,961 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (562,369 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
63 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tennessee Wesleyan University was Registered Nursing with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tennessee Wesleyan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

226

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Wesleyan University, which is 0.482 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (226).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Wesleyan University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.708 times less than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Wesleyan University in Registered Nursing, which is 3.85 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from Tennessee Wesleyan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
252 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee Wesleyan University is white (252 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

3.88% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
238 degrees awarded
White Female
234 degrees awarded
White Female
230 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee Wesleyan University is white female (238 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (234 degrees).

Operations

Tennessee Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.01M (11.1%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Tennessee Wesleyan University had a total salary expenditure of 22.5M. Tennessee Wesleyan University employs 38 Assistant professors, 15 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at Tennessee Wesleyan University are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Assistant professor (13), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee Wesleyan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Endowment

$18.1M

2024 Endowment

13.9%

growth from 2023

Tennessee Wesleyan University has an endowment valued at about $18.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Tennessee Wesleyan University grew 13.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tennessee Wesleyan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.03M

2024 Salaries

2.8%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Tennessee Wesleyan University paid a median of $9.03M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($22.5M) and a 2.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.64% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.89% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.94M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Tennessee Wesleyan University paid a total of $3.94M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee Wesleyan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

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