Trevecca Nazarene University

https://www.trevecca.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $29,750
    4.06% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $18,035
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    69.4%
    2,448 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,195
    76% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    52.7%
    177 Graduates

    About

    Trevecca Nazarene University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Trevecca Nazarene University were Other Educational Administration & Supervision (128 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (43 degrees), and Other Clinical, Counseling, & Applied Psychology (2 degrees).

    In 2024, 939 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Trevecca Nazarene University. 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (534 degrees), 2.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Trevecca Nazarene University is $29,750, which is $−2,170 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Trevecca Nazarene University is $29,750, which is $2,170 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,035.

    In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Trevecca Nazarene University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $29,750
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trevecca Nazarene University was $29,750. The cost of tuition at Trevecca Nazarene University is $−2,170 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $18,035
    2024 Value
    11.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Trevecca Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,035. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Trevecca Nazarene University grew by 11.2%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,870
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Trevecca Nazarene University was of $11,870 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.93% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    91%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    39%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    91% of undergraduate students at Trevecca Nazarene University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.25% with respect to 2023, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Trevecca Nazarene University received 2,448 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 25% annual growth. Out of those 2,448 applicants, 1,700 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 3,195 students enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Trevecca Nazarene University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    69.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,700
    Accepted Out of 2,448

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Trevecca Nazarene University was 69.4% (1,700 admissions from 2,448 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 25%, while admissions grew by 24%.

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    SAT Scores

    16%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    71
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    16% of enrolled first-time students at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Trevecca Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 3,195 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University is 2,428 students and the part-time enrollment is 767. This means that 76% of students enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Trevecca Nazarene University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by White Male (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.4%) and White Male (13.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    76%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,195 students. The full-time enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University is 2,428 and the part-time enrollment is 767. This means that 76% of students enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    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 Trevecca Nazarene University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Trevecca Nazarene University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,689 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      592 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      324 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Trevecca Nazarene University is 52.9% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.376% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 165 students (5.16%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 359 more women than men received degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Trevecca Nazarene University is white (534 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

    The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Trevecca Nazarene University is Other Educational Administration & Supervision (128 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (43 degrees) and Other Clinical, Counseling, & Applied Psychology (2 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Trevecca Nazarene University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (16 degrees awarded), Theology (52 degrees), and Education (220 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 Trevecca Nazarene University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,714,028 people), Accountants & auditors (1,053,370 people), Other managers (874,534 people), Financial managers (559,702 people), and Secondary school teachers (555,879 people).

    The most specialized majors at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2024 are Library Science (16 degrees awarded), Theology (52 degrees), Education (220 degrees), Business (293 degrees), and Psychology (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Trevecca Nazarene University are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Trevecca Nazarene University are Library Science (16 degrees awarded), Theology (52 degrees), Education (220 degrees), Business (293 degrees), and Psychology (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Trevecca Nazarene University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,426,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (693,103 people), Computer Systems Design (650,042 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (598,387 people), and Banking & related activities (493,018 people).

    The most specialized majors at Trevecca Nazarene University are Library Science (16 degrees awarded), Theology (52 degrees), Education (220 degrees), Business (293 degrees), and Psychology (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Trevecca Nazarene University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      10 degrees awarded
    2. General Studies
      6 degrees awarded
    3. General Music Performance
      3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Trevecca Nazarene University was General Business Administration & Management with 10 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    290
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    649
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 290 degrees were awarded to men at Trevecca Nazarene University, which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (649).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Trevecca Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.695 times less than the 141 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Trevecca Nazarene University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    49%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 49% of students graduating from Trevecca Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      534 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      195 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      85 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Trevecca Nazarene University is white (534 degrees awarded). There were 2.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

    2.34% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      510 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      508 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      501 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Trevecca Nazarene University is white female (510 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (508 degrees).

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    Operations

    Trevecca Nazarene University has an endowment valued at nearly $72.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.2M (14.1%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Trevecca Nazarene University had a total salary expenditure of 65.1M. Trevecca Nazarene University employs 45 Professors, 36 Associate professors and 31 Assistant professors. Most academics at Trevecca Nazarene University are Male Professor (31), Female Assistant professor (21), and Male Associate professor (20).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trevecca Nazarene University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 93 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

    Endowment

    $72.1M
    2024 Endowment
    12.1%
    growth from 2023

    Trevecca Nazarene University has an endowment valued at about $72.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Trevecca Nazarene University grew 12.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $180M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $25.1M
    2024 Salaries
    1.11%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Trevecca Nazarene University paid a median of $25.1M in salaries, which represents 38.5% of their overall expenditure ($65.1M) and a 1.11% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.38% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.44% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.54M
    Instructional Salaries
    116
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Trevecca Nazarene University paid a total of $8.54M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Trevecca Nazarene University were Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees, Management with 42 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees.

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