Description

The tight-knit and pleasant learning environment of a private college, professional majors and exceptional faculty are some of the more attractive features of Tennessee Wesleyan College.

Located in Athens, Tennessee, Tennessee Wesleyan was founded as a Methodist college over 100 years ago and, with its historical architecture, still has the look of a traditional liberal arts college. The beautiful acreage on which the campus is located also makes for a scenic environment in which to study and live.

Academics at Tennessee Wesleyan feature several traditional liberal arts bachelor’s degrees like English, History, Music and the Sciences. However, to best serve its students Tennessee Wesleyan primarily offers professional degree programs, which include such fields as Education, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Nursing. Pre-professional programs include Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

Tennessee Wesleyan deliberately keeps its student body small, rarely letting the entire school enrollment exceed 1,000. This makes for a pleasant classroom environment where students work closely with faculty and with each other.

This close contact with professors is particularly appealing as the Tennessee Wesleyan faculty have received national awards and fellowships, published books, led conferences and engaged in research.

The environment also makes student life activities particularly satisfying. As students perform with the Drama Department or join a cultural, religious or academic club, they are sure to work closely with one another and have a socially rewarding experience.

Prospective students must submit transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Applicants are also encouraged to visit the campus before attending.

Students may apply for scholarships and other forms of financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.twcnet.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$18,600

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,600

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

1,070

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
988
Freshman Class
249
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,070

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
92%
Graduate
8%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
98%
Part-Time
2%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
88%
Out-of-State
12%

Gender of Students

Women
66%
Men
34%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Caucasian
87%
Latino
1%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

Tennessee
88%
Georgia
4%
South Carolina
1%
Virginia
1%
Other
6%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%