Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
59.41%
SAT Average
1,051
ACT Range
17-23
Tennessee Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 59.41%. This means approximately 594 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 832 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
59.41%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $29,264 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $29,264 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $36,828 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,879 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 38.43% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 58.13% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Tennessee Wesleyan University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$29,264
Room and board
$9,416
Books and supplies
$1,400
Other expenses
$3,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$36,828
Average net price
$14,879
Average aid coverage
60%
$21,949 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Tennessee Wesleyan University pays approximately $14,879 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Tennessee average of $15,202 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Tennessee Wesleyan University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Tennessee Wesleyan University net price
$14,879
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Tennessee Wesleyan University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $29,264 and average net price at $14,879. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$29,264
Current net price
$14,879
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
43.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,989
Undergraduates
832
10-Year Median Earnings - Tennessee Wesleyan University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Tennessee Wesleyan University graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Tennessee Wesleyan University?
Undergraduates
832
Completion rate
43.63%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
38.43%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
58.13%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 38.43% of Tennessee Wesleyan University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 58.13% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Tennessee Wesleyan University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Tennessee Wesleyan University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Tennessee Wesleyan University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Tennessee Wesleyan University is listed at 204 East College Street, Athens, TN 37303. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Tennessee Wesleyan University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | 59.41% | $29,264 | $14,879 | $45,989 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Athens schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Athens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Tennessee Wesleyan University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 59.41%.
How much is Tennessee Wesleyan University tuition?
Tennessee Wesleyan University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $29,264.
What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's average net price?
Tennessee Wesleyan University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,879.
What does Tennessee Wesleyan University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $11,734 for Tennessee Wesleyan University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,989 for Tennessee Wesleyan University.
Is Tennessee Wesleyan University accredited?
Tennessee Wesleyan University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Tennessee Wesleyan University?
The local dataset lists 832 undergraduate students at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
What percentage of Tennessee Wesleyan University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Tennessee Wesleyan University in the local dataset is 38.43%.
What is the federal loan rate at Tennessee Wesleyan University?
The federal loan rate for Tennessee Wesleyan University in the local dataset is 58.13%.
Where should I verify Tennessee Wesleyan University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Tennessee Wesleyan University or the latest official federal education data.