Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN
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Acceptance Rate
59%
Enrollment
832
Graduation Rate
44%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,989
Retention Rate
64%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9601100
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1723
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$29,264
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,264
Avg Net Price
$14,879
Room & Board
$9,416
Total COA
$36,828
Median Debt
$20,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$11,734
$30,001–48,000
$11,881
$48,001–75,000
$14,610
$75,001–110,000
$17,049
$110,001+
$17,797
Pell Grant Rate: 38%
Federal Loan Rate: 58%

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Sticker Price$38,680
Estimated Net Price$14,879 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
44%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,989
Retention Rate
64%
Median Debt
$20,000

Top Programs

Health Professions
31.6%
Business & Marketing
27.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
9.1%
Education
8.0%
Criminal Justice
6.9%
Psychology
4.0%
Communication
2.2%
Biology
1.8%
Interdisciplinary Studies
1.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
1.8%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing76$54,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations47$51,442
Health and Physical Education/Fitness31$38,191
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17$39,698
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions14
Marketing13
Accounting and Related Services12
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs8
Finance and Financial Management Services8
Communication and Media Studies7
Security Science and Technology7
Behavioral Sciences6
Psychology, General6
Special Education and Teaching5
Biology, General5

Demographics

Men 38%Women 62%
White
74.8%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More
2.3%
International
7.4%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.