Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,440. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $30,814 |
| Housing & meals | $9,416 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,190 |
| Total cost of attendance | $39,440 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Tennessee Wesleyan University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Tennessee Wesleyan University has the 13th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | The University of Tennessee Southern | $12,798 | 37% | $38,924 |
| 10 | Middle Tennessee State University | $13,359 | 54% | $48,541 |
| 11 | Tennessee Technological University | $14,246 | 58% | $48,501 |
| 12 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $14,265 | 50% | $51,151 |
| 13 | Tennessee Wesleyan University | $14,836 | 48% | $45,989 |
| 14 | Tennessee State University | $15,796 | 34% | $42,730 |
| 15 | Vanderbilt University | $15,846 | 94% | $91,565 |
| 16 | East Tennessee State University | $15,983 | 53% | $44,859 |
| 17 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Tennessee Wesleyan University costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
Tennessee Wesleyan University cost questions
How much is tuition at Tennessee Wesleyan University?
Tuition and fees are $30,814 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Tennessee Wesleyan University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $39,440 a year.
What do families actually pay at Tennessee Wesleyan University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,836 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,609; $48–75k pay $12,647; $110k+ pay $18,980.
How much debt do Tennessee Wesleyan University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000, and 7.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Tennessee Wesleyan University overview