Tennessee Wesleyan College is located in Athens, Tennessee (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a United Methodist school. Tennessee Wesleyan College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Tennessee Wesleyan College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in business and management, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Tennessee Wesleyan College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 462 and 547.
Tennessee Wesleyan College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 865 enrolled students in 2005.
Tennessee Wesleyan College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Tennessee Wesleyan College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Tennessee Wesleyan College
204 East College Street
Athens, TN 37303
General Phone: (423) 745-7504
Admissions Phone: (423) 746-5286
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 746-5209
http://www.twcnet.edu
Tennessee Wesleyan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 59 | business management, accounting, finance, human resources |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | human services |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | English, history, diversity studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | Christian studies, pre-ministerial studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care administration |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee Wesleyan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 195 | 26 |
In 2005, Tennessee Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 865 students (785 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 93% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Tennessee Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 327 of its 785 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Athens, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 515 | 399 | 77% | 169 | 42% |
| Men | 176 | 134 | 76% | 69 | 51% |
| Women | 339 | 265 | 78% | 100 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 502 |
| SAT Math | 462 | 547 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 746-5286
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,550 |
| Room and board | $ 5,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 746-5209
Tennessee Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
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 | 5 | $36,431 | 4 | $35,754 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $35,403 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $33,414 | 11 | $37,426 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $32,180 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $34,584 | 21 | $36,099 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 96 | 73 | 169 |
| Baseball | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 54 | 86 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tennessee Wesleyan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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