# Tennessee Wesleyan University

Private nonprofit college in Athens, TN. IPEDS ID 221731.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/tennessee-wesleyan-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/tennessee-wesleyan-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 69% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,836 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 28% of TN colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $45,989; beats 34% of TN colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,609 |
| 30-48k | $11,088 |
| 48-75k | $12,647 |
| 75-110k | $16,043 |
| 110k+ | $18,980 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.27 years on average (35% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $45,989 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $39,440
- Tuition and fees: $30,814
- Housing and meals: $9,416; books: $1,400

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 19–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 988 applicants, 587 admitted, 168 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 69%, ACT 19–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 59%, ACT 17–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (41 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | not reported | $71,084 | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | $70,782 | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | $61,564 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $58,859 | $61,103 | $29,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | $46,925 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $37,118 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Behavioral Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $99,260 (TN), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $81,500 (TN), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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