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Trevecca Nazarene University

Trevecca Nazarene University

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:

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business and Management
  • School of Education
  • School of Religion

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.

Overview of Trevecca Nazarene University

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.

Areas of Study

Students at Trevecca Nazarene University often study music, business and management, and education and teaching.

Trevecca Nazarene University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,286 students (2,083 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Trevecca Nazarene University

Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
General Phone: (615) 248-1200
http://www.trevecca.edu

Trevecca Nazarene University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching315elementary school teaching, educational administration, education courses, teacher ed, ESL instruction, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, physical education teaching, ...
Business And Management250business management, marketing, accounting, business and related services, MIS
Therapy And Counseling77psychology courses, marriage and family therapy, psychology, counseling psychology, behavioral sciences
Medical Support And Technology35physician assistant, clinical lab tech
Religion And Philosophy29religion, theology, religious music, pastoral counseling, bible studies, theological and ministerial studies
Liberal Arts25library science, English, history, social services, general studies, history courses
Science20biology, physics, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry
Music18music management, music
Media15communication studies, mass communication, communication and journalism, organizational communications
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy9health and physical education
Family And Social Work7social work
Computer Science And Engineering3information technology
Mathematics2mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts0drama

Number of programs and degrees for Trevecca Nazarene University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree41316
Bachelor's degree35039
Doctor's degree411
Associate's degree12

Student Body

In 2007, Trevecca Nazarene University had a total enrollment of 2,286 students (2,083 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men40%
Women60%
Full-Time98%
Part-Time2%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate54%
Graduate46%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black13%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1912%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

Trevecca Nazarene University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %

Trevecca Nazarene University Room and Board (2007)

Trevecca Nazarene University offers campus housing for 723 of its 2,083 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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.

Trevecca Nazarene University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total80355669%24845%
Men32122470%9944%
Women48233269%14945%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Math470590
ACT Verbal1825
ACT Math1724
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT26%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT90%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Trevecca Nazarene University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 15,512
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 15,512
Room and board$ 6,874
Room charge$ 3,066
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,808
Books and supplies$ 917
Other expenses$ 1,423

Financial Aid:
Trevecca Nazarene University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352600)

Trevecca Nazarene University Faculty

Trevecca Nazarene University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured182
Non-tenured, but on tenure track3422

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*0*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$53,5742*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year20$58,2604$59,100
Associate professoracademic year15$51,44912$52,469
Assistant professoracademic year13$42,4615$44,366
Instructoracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year48$51,85222$51,246

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Trevecca Nazarene University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballTranSouth Athletic Conference
BaseballTranSouth Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total5963122
Baseball28028
Basketball71219
All Other Sports245175

Trevecca Nazarene University Degree Programs (2007)

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

Trevecca Nazarene University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Trevecca Nazarene University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Trevecca Nazarene University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Trevecca Nazarene University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Trevecca Nazarene University % of degrees in music
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Trevecca Nazarene University % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Trevecca Nazarene University % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Trevecca Nazarene University Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Trevecca Nazarene University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Trevecca Nazarene University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Trevecca Nazarene University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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