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Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee Wesleyan University says yes to 68.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $45,989 median earnings.
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Tennessee Wesleyan University anchors the college town of Athens, TN, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $71,084 four years out. 39.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 846 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 960 and 1100 — below the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Tennessee Wesleyan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Tennessee Wesleyan University received 988 applications and admitted 587 (59.4%), with 168 enrolling.
You can apply to Tennessee Wesleyan University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 960 and 1100; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 470 | 550 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 510 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Tennessee Wesleyan University compares
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.8% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,814 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,989 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
At $45,989, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($48,382). Look at Tennessee Wesleyan University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $30,814 regardless of where you're from. At Tennessee Wesleyan University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 846 — Tennessee Wesleyan University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
47.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Tennessee Wesleyan University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Tennessee Wesleyan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,084 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,782 |
| Marketing | $61,564 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,925 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,118 |
Median earnings for these 6 Tennessee Wesleyan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,989 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Tennessee Wesleyan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Tennessee Wesleyan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 960–1100 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 68.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Tennessee Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
59.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 587 admitted from 988 applicants.
How much does Tennessee Wesleyan University cost?
At Tennessee Wesleyan University, published tuition is $30,814 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Tennessee Wesleyan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Tennessee Wesleyan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,989 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga — 81.1% admitted
- Southern Adventist University — 65.5% admitted
- Tennessee State University — 70.1% admitted
- Tennessee Technological University — 76.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.