Tennessee Wesleyan University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 6645 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 1814 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1725 of 452 | In the United States |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
1,035
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$15,125 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
918
Graduates
280
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Tennessee Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 69% | 69% |
| Applicants | 902 | 295 | 606 |
| Admissions | 621 | 196 | 425 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 187 | 75 | 112 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 68% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 14% |
| ■ Asian | 2% |
| ■ Hispanic | 5% |
| ■ Black or African American | 5% |
| ■ Two or more races | 3% |
| ■ Unknown | 4% |
Tennessee Wesleyan University majors
Tennessee Wesleyan University has granted 249 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, and 67 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tennessee Wesleyan University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 63 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 11 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | - | 25 |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 18 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 5 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | - |
| Social Work | 9 | - |
| Accounting | 4 | 4 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | - |
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies | 7 | - |
| Psychology, General | 7 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | - | 5 |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 5 | - |
| Communication, General | 4 | - |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 4 | - |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 3 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 3 | - |
| Information Resources Management | - | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Digital Marketing | 2 | - |
| Finance, General | 2 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 2 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - |
| Christian Studies | 1 | - |
| Creative Writing | 1 | - |
| Engineering Science | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - |
| Nursing Administration | - | 1 |
| Nursing Education | - | 1 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 249 | 67 |
Publications & Citations
Tennessee Wesleyan University has published 150 scientific papers with 1,014 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, History, Environmental Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
106
/ 601
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
59
/ 417
|
| Biology |
56
/ 517
|
| Psychology |
55
/ 765
|
| Law |
54
/ 417
|
| Medicine |
52
/ 732
|
| Philosophy |
52
/ 259
|
| History |
51
/ 42
|
| Environmental Science |
49
/ 217
|
| Sociology |
45
/ 318
|
| Computer Science |
40
/ 402
|
| Physics |
39
/ 196
|
| Engineering |
38
/ 320
|
| Chemistry |
35
/ 198
|
| Geography and Cartography |
30
/ 52
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
29
/ 135
|
| Biochemistry |
26
/ 162
|
| Mathematics |
25
/ 225
|
| Archaeology |
25
/ 26
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
24
/ 19
|
| Art & Design |
24
/ 85
|
| Organic chemistry |
24
/ 159
|
| Genetics |
23
/ 198
|
| Psychiatry |
23
/ 539
|
| Nursing |
22
/ 508
|
| Ecology |
21
/ 71
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
21
/ 8
|
| Economics |
21
/ 275
|
| Education |
20
/ 176
|
| Linguistics |
18
/ 106
|
| Geology |
17
/ 157
|
| Development Studies |
16
/ 246
|
| Business |
16
/ 174
|
| Social Psychology |
16
/ 82
|
| Mathematics Education |
14
/ 159
|
| Clinical Psychology |
14
/ 265
|
| Art History |
13
/ 2
|
| Physical Therapy |
12
/ 246
|
| Literature |
12
/ 22
|
| Health Science |
11
/ 240
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Evelyn Bryan Johnson
1909-2012 (aged 103)
aircraft pilot
Evelyn Stone Bryan Johnson, nicknamed "Mama Bird", was the world's oldest flight instructor, and—at one point—the pilot with the highest number of flying hours in the world, of any living pilot. She was a colonel in the Civil Air Patrol and a founding member of the Morristown, Tennessee Civil Air Patrol squadron.
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2. James Alexander Fowler
1863-1955 (aged 92)
lawyer
politician
James Alexander Fowler was an American lawyer who served in various capacities as an Assistant Attorney General and special assistant to the U.S. Attorney General from 1908 to 1914, and from 1921 to 1926. In this role, he either argued or prepared briefs for several notable Supreme Court cases, and was active in the organization of the short-lived Commerce Court....
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3. Tayler Saucedo
1993-. (aged 33)
baseball player
Tayler Andrew Saucedo is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. He was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 21st round of the 2015 MLB draft and made his MLB debut for them in 2021. He is listed...
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4. Mary Shadow
1925-1992 (aged 67)
teacher
politician
Mary Merrill Shadow was an American politician who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 10th floterial district from 1949 to 1953, as a member of the Democratic Party.
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All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
TWU
Founded
1857
Motto
Lux et VeritasLight and Truth
Colors
blue, gold, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
140
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address
204 East College Street Athens, Tennessee, 37303 United States
City Population
14,000
Phone
4237457504
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