Truett McConnell University

https://truett.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,928

4.06% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$19,397

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

9.13%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

97.3%

702 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,923

31.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

34.8%

72 Graduates

About

Truett McConnell University is a higher education institution located in White County, GA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Truett McConnell University were General Business (33 degrees awarded), General Psychology (17 degrees), and Registered Nursing (16 degrees).

In 2020, 168 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Truett McConnell University. 62.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (146 degrees), 24.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Truett McConnell University is $20,928, which is $−7,472 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Truett McConnell University is $20,928, which is $−7,472 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,397.

In 2020, 98% of undergraduate students attending Truett McConnell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,928

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University was $20,928. The cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University is $−7,472 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,400).

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Average Net Price

$19,397

2020 Value

9.94%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Truett McConnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,397. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Truett McConnell University grew by 9.94%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,852

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Truett McConnell University was of $7,852 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Truett McConnell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2019, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Truett McConnell 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.13%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Truett McConnell University was 9.13%, which represents 20 out of the 219 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Truett McConnell University received 702 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 14.9% annual growth. Out of those 702 applicants, 683 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,923 students enrolled at Truett McConnell University in 2020, and 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Truett McConnell University has an overall enrollment yield of 39.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

683

Accepted Out of 702

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Truett McConnell University was 97.3% (683 admissions from 702 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 94.1%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 14.9%, while admissions grew by 18.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Truett McConnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage

114

Scores Submitted

42% of enrolled first-time students at Truett McConnell University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Truett McConnell University has a total enrollment of 2,923 students. The full-time enrollment at Truett McConnell University is 916 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,007. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Truett McConnell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Truett McConnell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 6.5% Black or African American, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Asian, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0342% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Truett McConnell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Male (6.43%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.7%), followed by White Male (30%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Truett McConnell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,923 students. The full-time enrollment at Truett McConnell University is 916 and the part-time enrollment is 2,007. This means that 31.3% of students enrolled at Truett McConnell University are enrolled full-time compared with 80.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2020 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 Truett McConnell University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Truett McConnell University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,420
Black or African American
190
Hispanic or Latino
78

The enrolled student population at Truett McConnell University is 48.6% White, 6.5% Black or African American, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Asian, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0342% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.8% White, 13.8% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 1,129 students (38.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 42 more women than men received degrees from Truett McConnell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Truett McConnell University is white (146 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Truett McConnell University is General Business (33 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (17 degrees) and Registered Nursing (16 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Truett McConnell University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (32 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), and Education (27 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 Truett McConnell University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,844,085 people), Secondary school teachers (424,904 people), Education administrators (310,172 people), Other managers (199,753 people), and Postsecondary teachers (182,934 people).

The most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University are Theology (32 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), Education (27 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees), and History (2 degrees).

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 Truett McConnell University are Surgeons, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Truett McConnell University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,092,395 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (431,273 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (327,048 people), Outpatient care centers (197,023 people), and Individual & family services (173,350 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

General Business
33 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
17 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
16 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Truett McConnell University was General Business with 33 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

105

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University, which is 0.6 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University in General Business, which is 1.06 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 21 degrees were awarded to women at Truett McConnell University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is Infinityk times more than the 0 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 34% of students graduating from Truett McConnell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (43.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Truett McConnell University is Female and White (43.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded
Unknown
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Truett McConnell University is white (146 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (6 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
94 degrees awarded
White Male
52 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Truett McConnell University is white female (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (52 degrees).

Operations

Truett McConnell University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.45M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $251k (3.9%), compared to the 2.06% average return ($820k on $39.8M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, Truett McConnell University had a total salary expenditure of $22.1M. Truett McConnell University employs 21 Assistant professors, 17 Associate professors, and 13 Professors. Most academics at Truett McConnell University are Female Assistant professors (12), Male Associate professors(11), and Male Assistant professors (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truett McConnell University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Service, with 30 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Endowment

$6.45M

2020 Endowment

0.101%

growth from 2019

Truett McConnell University has an endowment valued at about $6.45M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Truett McConnell University grew 0.101% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Truett McConnell 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Truett McConnell University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2020 Salaries

34.4%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Truett McConnell University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 51.2% of their overall expenditure ($22.1M) and a 34.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.8% growth from 2018 and a 8.27% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.4M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Truett McConnell University paid a total of $2.9M to 55 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.78M (31%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Truett McConnell University were Assistant professor with 21 employees; Associate professor with 17 employees; and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truett McConnell University were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees; Service with 30 employees; and Management with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Truett McConnell University was Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Truett McConnell University.