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The main campus of Hiwassee is in Madisonville, TN (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 students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, music, medicine, agricultural science and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 330 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Hiwassee had 434 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Hiwassee makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Hiwassee takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hiwassee College, founded in 1849 and associated with the United Methodist Church, is a liberal arts, residential institution of higher education, providing quality education for all students in an atmosphere that promotes intellectual pursuit, spiritual growth, and social and personal responsibility."
More complete details are provided below.
Hiwassee College
225 Hiwassee College Drive
Madisonville, TN 37354-4001
General Phone: (423) 442-2001
http://www.hiwassee.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | pre-nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | pre-pharmacy |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 4 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-med, medical preparatory, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Media | 2 | communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agriculture, agricultural technology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | liberal arts and humanities, sociology, history, English, economics |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry, forest technology |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records admin |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal science, equine science, equestrian studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | pre-ministerial studies, pastoral counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | family studies, food and nutrition, human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Hiwassee in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 34 | 45 |
In 2007-2008, Hiwassee had a total enrollment of 434 students (320 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 72% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 53% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 84% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Hiwassee offers campus housing for 336 of its 320 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 554 | 471 | 85% | 114 | 24% |
| Men | 249 | 212 | 85% | 49 | 23% |
| Women | 305 | 259 | 85% | 65 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 330 | 407 |
| SAT Writing | 350 | 442 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| 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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,990 |
| Room and board | $ 6,570 |
| Room charge | $ 2,370 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Hiwassee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349400)
Hiwassee has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $28,151 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $27,037 | 3 | $26,740 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $27,963 | 8 | $27,386 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 44 | 116 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 30 | 53 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Equestrian/Equine Studies
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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