Truett McConnell University

https://truett.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,792

4.13% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,167

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.92%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

2,110 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,420

33.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.3%

146 Graduates

About

Truett McConnell University is a higher education institution located in White County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Truett McConnell University were General Business (38 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (22 degrees), and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2021, 162 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Truett McConnell University. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (143 degrees), 15.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Truett McConnell University is $21,792, which is $−6,713 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Truett McConnell University is $21,792, which is $−6,713 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,167.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Truett McConnell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,792

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University was $21,792. The cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University is $−6,713 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$19,167

2021 Value

1.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Truett McConnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,167. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Truett McConnell University grew by 1.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Truett McConnell 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

$8,160

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Truett McConnell University was of $8,160 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Truett McConnell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 98% 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.

2.92%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Truett McConnell University was 2.92%, which represents 7 out of the 240 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 2,110 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 50.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,110 applicants, 1,452 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 5,420 students enrolled at Truett McConnell University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Truett McConnell University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,452

Accepted Out of 2,110

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Truett McConnell University was 68.8% (1,452 admissions from 2,110 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 50.3%, while admissions grew by 6.3%..

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Truett McConnell University in 2021 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 had a total enrollment of 5,420 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Truett McConnell University is 1,802 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,618. This means that 33.2% of students enrolled at Truett McConnell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Truett McConnell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.9% White, 8.6% Black or African American, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Asian, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0738% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Truett McConnell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (32.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.7%), followed by White Male (29.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Truett McConnell University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,420 students. The full-time enrollment at Truett McConnell University is 1,802 and the part-time enrollment is 3,618. This means that 33.2% of students enrolled at Truett McConnell University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

61%

2021 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Truett McConnell University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
3,736 enrolled students
Black or African American
466 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
196 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Truett McConnell University is 68.9% White, 8.6% Black or African American, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Asian, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0738% 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 55% White, 13.5% 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, 810 students (14.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 38 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 (143 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Truett McConnell University is General Business (38 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (22 degrees) and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (22 degrees awarded), Education (32 degrees), and History (3 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 (1,766,731 people), Secondary school teachers (471,178 people), Education administrators (315,492 people), Other managers (216,072 people), and Special education teachers (194,196 people).

The most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University in 2021 are Theology (22 degrees awarded), Education (32 degrees), History (3 degrees), Psychology (17 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University are Theology (22 degrees awarded), Education (32 degrees), History (3 degrees), Psychology (17 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,115,104 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (443,192 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (335,480 people), Outpatient care centers (209,640 people), and Individual & family services (178,118 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 (2021)

General Business
38 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
22 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Truett McConnell University was General Business with 38 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 2021

100

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University, which is 0.62 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (100).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University in General Business, which is 1.11 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University in Registered Nursing, which is 10 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Truett McConnell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Truett McConnell University is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.37% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Truett McConnell University is white (143 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

1.85% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
90 degrees awarded
White Male
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Truett McConnell University is white female (90 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (53 degrees).

Operations

Truett McConnell University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.91M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 471k (6.82%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Truett McConnell University had a total salary expenditure of 23.8M. Truett McConnell University employs 42 Assistant professors, 32 Associate professors and 26 Professors. Most academics at Truett McConnell University are Female Assistant professor (22), Male Assistant professor (20), and Male Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truett McConnell University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Service, with 52 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$6.91M

2021 Endowment

7.27%

growth from 2020

Truett McConnell University has an endowment valued at about $6.91M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Truett McConnell University grew 7.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.5M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$9.7M

2021 Salaries

14.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Truett McConnell University paid a median of $9.7M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($23.8M) and a 14.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.55M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2021, Truett McConnell University paid a total of $5.55M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $9.84M (65%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Truett McConnell University were Assistant professor with 42 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Professor with 26 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truett McConnell University were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, Service with 52 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Truett McConnell University was Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, Male Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Male Professor with 18 employees.

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