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Trevecca Nazarene University, also known as TNU, was established in 1901, and is a private Christian college of liberal arts located in Nashville, Tennessee. Initially, TNU was called Literary and Bible Training School for Christian Workers and changed to its present name in the year 1995. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 55 different majors. The associate’s and master’s degrees are also available. The university is organized into the following schools:
TNU takes part in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division I (NAIA). They are called as the Trojans. They participate in sports including baseball, basketball, golf, softball, and volleyball.
Trevecca Nazarene University is located in a large city, in Nashville, TN. The school is officially a Church of the Nazarene school. Trevecca Nazarene University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Trevecca Nazarene University often study music, business and management, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 600 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Trevecca Nazarene University offers classes to 2,286 students (2,155 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in TranSouth Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
General Phone: (615) 248-1200
http://www.trevecca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 282 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, education courses, teacher ed, ESL instruction, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 228 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, business and related services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 72 | psychology courses, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | library science, English, history courses, history, general studies, social services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 33 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Religion and Philosophy | 29 | religion, theology, bible studies, theological and ministerial studies, religious music, pastoral counseling |
| Music | 18 | music management, music |
| Science | 16 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, communication and journalism, mass communication, organizational communications |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | information technology |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Trevecca Nazarene University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 396 | 16 |
| Bachelor's degree | 334 | 39 |
| Doctor's degree | 25 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Trevecca Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,286 students (2,155 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 53% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Trevecca Nazarene University offers campus housing for 735 of its 2,155 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, 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 | 821 | 560 | 68% | 248 | 44% |
| Men | 311 | 216 | 69% | 104 | 48% |
| Women | 510 | 344 | 67% | 144 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 27% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,288 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,288 |
| Room and board | $ 7,134 |
| Room charge | $ 3,220 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,914 |
| Books and supplies | $ 917 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,386 |
Financial Aid:
Trevecca Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352600)
Trevecca Nazarene University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $54,658 | 3 | $50,473 |
*: 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 | 20 | $59,961 | 4 | $60,590 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $52,015 | 14 | $53,259 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $44,768 | 4 | $43,693 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $52,779 | 22 | $52,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 63 | 122 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 51 | 75 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
History, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trevecca Nazarene University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Church of the Nazarene 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 Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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