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The main campus of Hiwassee is in Madisonville, Tennessee (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a United Methodist institution. Hiwassee is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Hiwassee offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, medicine, music, education and teaching, and conservation and resource management.
Hiwassee does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 340 to 490. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 320 or more. Students attending Hiwassee come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Hiwassee offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 343 enrolled students.
Many students at Hiwassee live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Hiwassee College is to provide an educational environment within which each individual may fulfill his or her mental, physical, social, and spiritual potential. This Mission is rooted in the desire of Hiwassee's founders to establish an institution which would provide a quality Christian education for students, including those of limited financial means."
More complete details are provided below.
Hiwassee College
225 Hiwassee College Drive
Madisonville, TN 37354-4001
General Phone: (423) 442-2001
Admissions Phone: (423) 420-1212
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 420-1221
http://www.hiwassee.edu
Hiwassee awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and humanities, sociology, history, English, economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 11 | pre-nursing |
| Medicine | 8 | pre-med, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | pre-pharmacy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | forestry, forest technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agriculture, agricultural technology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Business And Management | 2 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | pre-ministerial studies |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Media | 1 | communication and journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | food and nutrition, family studies, human services |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Science | 0 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records admin |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Hiwassee in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 83 | 42 |
In 2005, Hiwassee had a total enrollment of 343 students (294 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 57% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 78% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Hiwassee offers campus housing for 326 of its 294 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Madisonville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 565 | 369 | 65% | 143 | 39% |
| Men | 288 | 185 | 64% | 84 | 45% |
| Women | 277 | 184 | 66% | 59 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 320 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 420-1212
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,780 |
| Room and board | $ 5,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Hiwassee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 420-1221
Hiwassee has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $26,713 | 3 | $26,137 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $26,758 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $27,445 | 7 | $25,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| Basketball | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 18 | 27 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hiwassee Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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