Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, Tennessee 37303
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Tennessee Wesleyan University is a private institution in Athens with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1051, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 832 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,879.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Tennessee Wesleyan was founded in 1857 as "Athens Female College".
- •In 1866 the name was altered to "East Tennessee Wesleyan College", and in 1867 it became "East Tennessee Wesleyan University".
- •In 1889, it merged with Chattanooga University to form "U.
- •Seventeen years later (1906), it was renamed the "Athens School of the University of Chattanooga".
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1051
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Programs (46)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TN state average