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Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens,
TN
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate61%
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About Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private, religious university in the town of Athens, Tennessee. Tennessee Wesleyan University was founded in 1857. The university enrolls around 1,050 students per year, including 935 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Tennessee Wesleyan University
It is not difficult to get into Tennessee Wesleyan University. Around 61% of applicants get into Tennessee Wesleyan University each year. Out of 976 applications received in 2022, 592 students were offered admission.
| Tennessee Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 61% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 10% |
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Tennessee Wesleyan University is located in Athens, Tennessee, near Knoxville and Chattanooga.
If you are interested in seeing Tennessee Wesleyan University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Athens, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McGhee Tyson Municipal.
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College Info
Tennessee Wesleyan University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Tennessee Wesleyan University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Tennessee Wesleyan University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Tennessee Wesleyan University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
970 - 1110
Math SAT Range
490 - 590
Reading SAT Range
460 - 560
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1110 and Above
Good
970 to 1110
Avg
970 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Tennessee Wesleyan University students is 1050. Applicants with SAT scores of 1110 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Tennessee Wesleyan University, while applicants with SAT scores between 970 to 1110 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 970 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
Tennessee Wesleyan University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$38,680
In State$38,680
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$28,014
$28,014
Fees
$1,250
$1,250
Housing
$9,416
$9,416
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Tennessee Wesleyan University is like? There are approximately 1,050 students enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University, including 935 undergraduate students and 115 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from TN and 14% percent of students are from other states.
89%
Full Time11%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,050
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
61%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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