Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee Wesleyan University
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204 E. College Street - Athens, TN 37303
Region
Southeast
Campus Setting
Small Town
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
857
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Highest Degree
Master’s
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Region
Southeast
Campus Setting
Small Town
Campus Size
1,000 - 4,999
Undergrad Enrollment
857
Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Highest Degree
Master’s
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From Tennessee Wesleyan University

Chartered in 1857 as a small, private liberal arts college, Tennessee Wesleyan University (Athens, TN) continues its tradition today as an important center of learning in Southeast Tennessee. Our academic experience is grounded in a curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creative problem-solving, written and verbal communication, interdisciplinary study, experiential learning and global awareness.

Campus and residential life is shaped by students who join dozens of clubs and organizations, play NAIA Division II sports, lead campus events, take active roles in the community, and cherish Tennessee Wesleyan’s traditions.

Located halfway between Knoxville and Chattanooga in the rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, TWC thrives within its Southern, small town atmosphere. We’re a community of leaders: men and women who believe in taking pride in our heritage, seizing today’s opportunities and welcoming the challenges of the future.

Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee Wesleyan University

Admissions & Enrollment

Highschool GPA
Required
Highschool Rank
Not Required
Highschool Record
Required
College Prep Program
Not Required
Recommendations
Not Required
Admission Test Scores
Not Required
Exam % Submitted Score Range
SAT 6 960 - 1100
ACT 85 17 - 23
Freshmen Total M W X
Applied 988 34 % 65 % -
Admitted 587 33 % 66 % 1 %
Enrolled 168 41 % 58 % -
  Require Recommend Consider Not Req
  Required Recommended Considered Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Prep Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 6 960 - 1100  
ACT 85 17 - 23  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Unspecified
Number of applicants 988 34 % 65 % -
Number admitted 587 33 % 66 % 1 %
Number enrolled 168 41 % 58 % -

Majors & Degrees

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Finance
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
Information Resources Management
Digital Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Special Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Engineering
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Nursing Education
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Nursing Administration
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
History
History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences
Biological and Physical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Applied Psychology
Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting —
Business Administration and Management —
Business/Commerce — —
Finance — —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration — —
Information Resources Management — —
Digital Marketing — —
Marketing/Marketing Management —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — —
Education Special Education and Teaching —
Early Childhood Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching —
Biology Teacher Education —
Chemistry Teacher Education —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education —
History Teacher Education — —
Mathematics Teacher Education —
Music Teacher Education — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — —
Engineering Engineering Science — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — —
Creative Writing — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Dental Hygiene/Hygienist — —
Health/Health Care Administration/Management — —
Nursing Education —
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs — —
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies — —
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies — —
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling — —
Nursing Administration —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse — —
Occupational Therapy/Therapist — —
History History — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration — —
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies — —
Forensic Science and Technology — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences — —
Biological and Physical Sciences — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy and Religious Studies — —
Christian Studies — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — —
Psychology Applied Psychology — —
Psychology — —
Developmental and Child Psychology — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social Work — —
Social Sciences Sociology — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies — —
Theology and Religious Vocations — —
Visual and Performing Arts Music — —
Visual and Performing Arts — —

Athletics

NAIA Division I
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

In keeping with the spirit of the liberal arts, Tennessee Wesleyan University seeks within the framework of the Judeo-Christian tradition to provide for students the highest quality educational experience; to promote personal responsibility, integrity, and purpose; and to prepare students for a life of leadership and service in an ever-changing global community.