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Tennessee Wesleyan College is located in Athens, TN (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 education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Tennessee Wesleyan College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Tennessee Wesleyan College had 861 enrolled students in 2007.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Tennessee Wesleyan College values student athletics, and belongs to the Appalachian Athletic Conference. The school 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
http://www.twcnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 51 | accounting, business management, finance, human resources |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | teacher ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, international studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | behavioral sciences, psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | human services |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | health diagnostic professions |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | Christian studies, pre-ministerial studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee Wesleyan College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 194 | 27 |
In 2007, Tennessee Wesleyan College had a total enrollment of 861 students (786 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Tennessee Wesleyan College offers campus housing for 401 of its 786 (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. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 463 | 361 | 78% | 153 | 42% |
| Men | 181 | 147 | 81% | 67 | 46% |
| Women | 282 | 214 | 76% | 86 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not 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 | 10% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,550 |
| Room and board | $ 5,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee Wesleyan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352500)
Tennessee Wesleyan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $53,067 |
*: 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 | 7 | $40,826 | 5 | $42,724 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $37,853 | 3 | $49,444 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $36,869 | 11 | $34,347 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $38,334 | 21 | $39,466 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 99 | 190 |
| Baseball | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Track | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 78 | 98 |
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (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 Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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