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About Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college in Athens, TN, known for its small private college, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 61%, Tennessee Wesleyan University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 200 students each year. Tennessee Wesleyan University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 940–1135, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Tennessee Wesleyan University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,549 per year; the sticker price of $38,890 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Tennessee Wesleyan University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

61%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1038
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 940 – 1135 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Essay Strategy
Tennessee Wesleyan is a tight-knit campus of around 1,000 students in Athens, so use your essay to show how you thrive in small, collaborative environments and name specific programs or faculty at TWU that connect to your goals.
Test Score Strategy
Tennessee Wesleyan is test optional and your scores are below their 75th percentile, so skip submitting them and let your GPA, activities, and essay carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Tennessee Wesleyan University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$11.6k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$11.1k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$12.6k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$16.0k
110k+~$39k/yr$19.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
978
Undergrad Enrollment
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