More selective than 39% of Georgia colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,152. College Scorecard.
Higher than 42% of Georgia colleges we cover and 21% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 49% of Georgia colleges we cover and 31% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Truett McConnell University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 730 applicants, Truett McConnell University admitted 662 and 217 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Truett McConnell 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 Truett McConnell University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Truett McConnell 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 Georgia. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,274 | $90,627 | 6.9 years |
| $30–48k | $18,953 | $80,740 | 6.1 years |
| $48–75k | $20,984 | $89,392 | 6.8 years |
| $75–110k | $22,134 | $94,291 | 7.2 years |
| $110k+ | $24,560 | $104,626 | 7.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (33% 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 ($46,700) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,184 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.
Truett McConnell University majors, earnings & careers
Truett McConnell University offers 17 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Science & Math · 1
Highest-earning majors at Truett McConnell University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $69,133 | $27,000 |
| Business | $49,403 | $22,250 |
| Psychology | $33,517 | $26,496 |
Quick list of all 17 majors
- Bible Studies—
- Biology—
- Business$49,403
- Communications—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- History—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$69,133
- Psychology$33,517
- Religious Music and Worship—
— 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 → 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 Cleveland
2 bedrooms $1,194.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 65 inches of rain a year, 1 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, White County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
White County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Truett McConnell University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truett McConnell University | 78% | $22,227 | 38% | $46,700 | This school |
| Emmanuel University | 74% | $20,925 | 42% | $38,208 | |
| Brenau University | 88% | $18,924 | 33% | $54,003 | |
| Life University | 93% | $29,791 | 38% | $47,397 | |
| Toccoa Falls College | 66% | $21,642 | 44% | $36,630 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Truett McConnell University would cost you $1,302 more per year than Emmanuel University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Truett McConnell University.
- Truett McConnell University gives aided families $246 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Truett McConnell University | Emmanuel University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $39,152 | $37,604 | +$1,548 |
| Average grants | −$16,925 | −$16,679 | −$246 |
| You pay | $22,227 | $20,925 | +$1,302 |
“+” means Truett McConnell 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 Truett McConnell University
What is the Truett McConnell University acceptance rate?
Truett McConnell University accepts 78% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 662 of 730 applicants were admitted.
How much does Truett McConnell University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $39,152 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,227 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $21,274 and families earning $110k+ pay $24,560.
How much do Truett McConnell University graduates earn?
Former Truett McConnell University students earn a median $46,700 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Truett McConnell University graduation rate?
38% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% return for their second year.
How long does a Truett McConnell University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Truett McConnell University costs about $89,392 after grants ($20,984 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $46,700 ten years after starting, $13,184 more than high school graduates in Georgia ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 6.8 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: “Truett McConnell University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/truett-mcconnell-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).