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The main campus of Tennessee Temple University is in Chattanooga, Tennessee (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 Master's 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 mathematics, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Tennessee Temple University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, 52% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 388 to 588. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 354 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 455 enrolled students.
Tennessee Temple University is generally not a school for part-time students. 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 prepares Christian students to serve both God and humanity by integrating academic disciplines and Biblical truth."
More complete details are provided below.
Tennessee Temple University
1815 Union Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
General Phone: (423) 493-4100
Admissions Phone: (423) 493-4371
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 493-4207
http://www.tntemple.edu
Tennessee Temple University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 35 | theological and ministerial studies, youth ministry, theology and religious vocations, bible studies, missionary studies, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies, history courses, speech and rhetoric, English, history |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, speech teaching, history teaching, educational supervision, music teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, educational admin and supervision, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 5 | business management, marketing |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee Temple University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 95 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Tennessee Temple University had a total enrollment of 455 students (430 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 26% |
| Georgia | 12% |
| Alabama | 7% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Tennessee Temple University offers campus housing for 1,018 of its 430 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chattanooga, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 332 | 174 | 52% | 110 | 63% |
| Men | 151 | 97 | 64% | 58 | 60% |
| Women | 181 | 77 | 43% | 52 | 68% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 388 | 588 |
| SAT Math | 354 | 539 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 32% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 493-4371
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,050 |
| Room and board | $ 5,430 |
| Room charge | $ 2,358 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,072 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee Temple University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 493-4207
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $30,462 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $31,654 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $24,338 | 6 | $28,305 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $27,986 | 8 | $27,223 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 12 | 45 |
| Basketball | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 4 | 13 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
(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% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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