The main campus of Tennessee Temple University is in Chattanooga, TN (a medium-sized city). The school is a Baptist institution. Tennessee Temple University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Tennessee Temple University offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to therapy and counseling.
Tennessee Temple University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 14% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 400 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 400 or more.
In 2007, the school had 623 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Tennessee Temple University.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Tennessee Temple University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Tennessee Temple University takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Tennessee Temple University is a distinctively Christian liberal arts institution of higher education that prepares students for lives of leadership and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Tennessee Temple University
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
General Phone: (423) 493-4100
http://www.tntemple.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 63 | theology, theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, theology and religious vocations, religious education, ministry, missionary studies, youth ministry, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation, history courses, English, history, speech and rhetoric |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, educational admin and supervision, history teaching, educational administration, English teaching, educational supervision, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management, marketing, finance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee Temple University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 67 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 4 |
| First-professional degree | 5 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Tennessee Temple University had a total enrollment of 623 students (517 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 31% |
| Tennessee | 28% |
| Alabama | 9% |
| Florida | 7% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Tennessee Temple University offers campus housing for 1,604 of its 517 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Chattanooga, 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 | 1,892 | 269 | 14% | 132 | 49% |
| Men | 847 | 132 | 16% | 78 | 59% |
| Women | 1,045 | 137 | 13% | 54 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
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 | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 61% |
| 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 | $ 9,855 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,855 |
| Room and board | $ 5,930 |
| Room charge | $ 2,358 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,572 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee Temple University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $42,333 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $36,000 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $30,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $38,200 | 6 | $31,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 11 | 41 |
| Basketball | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tennessee Temple University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships
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