Overview

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Athens, TN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 204 East College Street
Athens, TN  37303
United States

Contact Mrs. Sara Hopper
Executive Director of Admission
Email: admissions@twcnet.edu
Phone: 423-746-5285
Fax: 423-745-9335

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Digital Marketing	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, And Treatment Professions, Other	×
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling	×
Dental Hygiene/hygienist	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Ophthalmic And Optometric Support Services And Allied Professions, Other	×
Pre-nursing Studies	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences	×
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology	×
Developmental And Child Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies	×
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

988

Applied

587

Accepted

857

Enrolled

Female Admissions

650

Females Applied

391

Females Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

338

Males Applied

196

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.25 Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	TOEFL, ACT or SAT

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	512	470	570
SAT Math	538	490	530
ACT Composite	22	17	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,590

Private

Fees

1,460

Full-time student fees

10,564

Room & board

Financial Aid

22,713

Avg. Financial Aid Package

23,761

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,448

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,214

Avg. Loan Aid

13,804

Avg. Grant Aid

6,241

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

64.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

857

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.77%
Black or African American	5.77%
White or Caucasian	74.76%
Asian	0.84%
Two or more races	2.28%
Other	3.13%

Gender

Male (38.04%)

Female (61.96%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Annual Day of Service, Opening Convocation and Honors Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Greek Life, Education Ambassadors, Phi Beta Lambda and Multicultural Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
night patrols by trained security personnel

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Lacrosse	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

145

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 136

Part-time - 9

Male - 65

Female - 80