More selective than 59% of Tennessee colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,440. College Scorecard.
Higher than 28% of Tennessee colleges we cover and 37% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 34% of Tennessee colleges we cover and 29% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Tennessee Wesleyan University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 988 applicants, Tennessee Wesleyan University admitted 587 and 168 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Tennessee Wesleyan University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Tennessee Wesleyan University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Tennessee Wesleyan University took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Tennessee. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,609 | $49,570 | 4.3 years |
| $30–48k | $11,088 | $47,346 | 4.1 years |
| $48–75k | $12,647 | $54,003 | 4.7 years |
| $75–110k | $16,043 | $68,504 | 6.0 years |
| $110k+ | $18,980 | $81,045 | 7.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (35% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($45,989) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,471 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Tennessee Wesleyan University majors, earnings & careers
Tennessee Wesleyan University offers 41 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Tennessee Wesleyan University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,084 | — |
| Accounting | $70,782 | — |
| Marketing | $61,564 | — |
| Business Administration | $61,103 | $29,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,925 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $37,118 | — |
Quick list of all 41 majors
- Accounting$70,782
- Behavioral Sciences—
- Biological and Physical Sciences—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$61,103
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$46,925
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering Science—
- English—
- Finance—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Human Resources—
- Human Services—
- International / Global Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$37,118
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Marketing$61,564
- Mathematics—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$71,084
- Philosophy and Religious Studies—
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Psychology (Research)—
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Social Work—
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
- Theology / Ministry—
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Athens
2 bedrooms $995.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 60 inches of rain a year, 4 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, McMinn County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
McMinn County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Tennessee Wesleyan University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Tennessee by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 69% | $14,836 | 48% | $45,989 | This school |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 | |
| Bryan College-Dayton | — | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 | |
| Johnson University | 65% | $22,063 | 57% | $40,596 | |
| Maryville College | 61% | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Tennessee Wesleyan University would cost you $1,977 less per year than Trevecca Nazarene University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
- Trevecca Nazarene University gives aided families $131 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Tennessee Wesleyan University | Trevecca Nazarene University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $39,440 | $41,548 | −$2,108 |
| Average grants | −$24,604 | −$24,735 | +$131 |
| You pay | $14,836 | $16,813 | −$1,977 |
“+” means Tennessee Wesleyan University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Tennessee Wesleyan University
What is the Tennessee Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
Tennessee Wesleyan University accepts 69% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 587 of 988 applicants were admitted.
How much does Tennessee Wesleyan University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $39,440 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,836 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,609 and families earning $110k+ pay $18,980.
How much do Tennessee Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Former Tennessee Wesleyan University students earn a median $45,989 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Tennessee Wesleyan University graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% return for their second year.
How long does a Tennessee Wesleyan University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Tennessee Wesleyan University costs about $54,003 after grants ($12,647 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $45,989 ten years after starting, $11,471 more than high school graduates in Tennessee ($34,518), so the cost is repaid in 4.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Tennessee Wesleyan University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/tennessee-wesleyan-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).