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Tennessee Wesleyan University Nursing Programs

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Athens, TN. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Tennessee Wesleyan University?

Contact information for Tennessee Wesleyan University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	204 East College Street, Athens, TN 37303
Phone:	4237457504
Website:	www.tnwesleyan.edu/
Admissions:	www.tnwesleyan.edu/admissions/index.php
Financial Aid:	www.tnwesleyan.edu/tuition-aid/financial-aid/index.php

How Do I Get Into Tennessee Wesleyan University?

You can apply to Tennessee Wesleyan University online at: portal.tnwesleyan.edu/ICS/

Tennessee Wesleyan University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Tennessee Wesleyan University

This is what Tennessee Wesleyan University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Tennessee Wesleyan University?

Tennessee Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 69%, which makes it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 30% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 74% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Tennessee Wesleyan University ranged between 19 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Tennessee Wesleyan University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	295	196	66%
Women	606	425	70%

Can I Afford Tennessee Wesleyan University?

The average net price after aid at Tennessee Wesleyan University is $14,879. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$29,414
In-State Fees	$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition	$29,414
Out-of-State Fees	$1,400
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$30,814
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,814

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Tennessee Wesleyan University receive some form of financial aid (168 students).

Approximately 91% of students at Tennessee Wesleyan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $20,642 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,795.

Student Loan Debt

52% of Tennessee Wesleyan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,939 per year.

Tennessee Wesleyan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 179 students enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University. Tennessee Wesleyan University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 832 undergraduate students at Tennessee Wesleyan University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tennessee Wesleyan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	37
Hispanic	54
White	620
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	54

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Tennessee Wesleyan University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	157
Florida	2
Kentucky	2
Maryland	2
Alabama	1

Additionally, approximately 6.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Tennessee Wesleyan University Graduate Student Diversity

217 of Tennessee Wesleyan University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Tennessee Wesleyan University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tennessee Wesleyan University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	13
Black or African American	9
Hispanic	3
White	100
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	80

Online Learning at Tennessee Wesleyan University

Tennessee Wesleyan University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

746 undergraduate students at Tennessee Wesleyan University took at least one online class — of those, 75 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 32 students took at least one online class and 216 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Tennessee Wesleyan University

Tennessee Wesleyan University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Tennessee Wesleyan University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.