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Tennessee Wesleyan University

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Overview

Founded in 1857, the Tennessee Wesleyan University is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Athens (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tennessee. This institution also has a branch campus in Knoxville. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) is a very small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 167-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Tennessee Wesleyan University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym TWU
Founded 1857
Motto Lux et Veritas
Light and Truth
Colours Blue, gold and white
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University Location

Address 204 East College Street
Athens
37303 Tennessee
United States
Tennessee Wesleyan University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Tennessee Wesleyan University Phone Number +1 (423) 745 7504
Tennessee Wesleyan University Fax Number +1 (423) 744 9968
Other locations Knoxville

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Tennessee Wesleyan University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Tennessee Wesleyan University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tennessee Wesleyan University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Tennessee Wesleyan University.

Tennessee Wesleyan University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Tennessee Wesleyan University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Tennessee Wesleyan University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Tennessee Wesleyan University's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Tennessee Wesleyan University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Admission Office Admission Office

204 East College Street
Athens 37303
(423) 745 7504
800 742 5892

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

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Tennessee Wesleyan University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Tennessee Wesleyan University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Control Type Control Type

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private higher education institution.


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Entity Type Entity Type

Tennessee Wesleyan University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Tennessee Wesleyan University is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Tennessee Wesleyan University has a Christian-Methodist affiliation (United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Business

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Tennessee Wesleyan University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 48,728 physical volumes, 719 physical media, 206,393 digital/electronic media and 48 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 22 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Tennessee Wesleyan University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Tennessee Wesleyan University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 446 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Tennessee Wesleyan University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Tennessee Wesleyan University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Tennessee Wesleyan University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Tennessee Wesleyan University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1926


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Tennessee State Board of Education, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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