TNU Description

Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee, is a Christian college with a well-rounded curriculum, including degree programs specifically suited to working adults. Trevecca also has a unique ministry program offered in collaboration with a leading charitable non-profit.

While all of Trevecca’s classes are ultimately rooted in the beliefs and ideals of Christianity, Trevecca does offer a well-rounded education. Majors include:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Dramatic Arts
  • English
  • Social Work

Trevecca’s adult-degree program is designed to be completed in shortened amount of time and on a convenient schedule. Many of the adult programs also utilize distance-learning formats, including online courses. Adult degree majors are offered in:

  • Christian Ministry
  • Criminal Justice
  • Health and Information Technology
  • Information Technology
  • Management and Human Relations

Trevecca also offers a unique program in cooperation with the Salvation Army, allowing Salvation Army volunteers and employees to complete a degree in Christian Ministry.

The freshmen application process includes submission of an application and application fee, as well as transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.

Trevecca students and parents may take out federal loans to help with tuition costs. Grants are also available and are strictly based on financial need. Another grant awarded by the state is given to a certain number of Tennessee residents.

Academic scholarships are also awarded to cover partial tuition costs. The minimum grade point average needed to get a scholarship is between 3.0 and 3.7, depending on the award. Many students use a combination of these awards to cover the portion of tuition they cannot afford.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Church of the Nazarene

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$16,976

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,976

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

2,476

TNU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,271
Freshman Class
234
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,476

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
51%
Graduate
49%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
57%
Men
43%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
13%
Caucasian
79%
Latino
2%
Other
6%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%