Trevecca Nazarene University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Nashville, TN

$25,998

Avg tuition

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About Trevecca Nazarene University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Church of the Nazarene While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Trevecca Nazarene University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Nashville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,103, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The university offers 72 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,998.

Rankings

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#3 Ranked in Best Online Colleges in Tennessee
#6 Ranked in Best Business Teacher Education Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Recommended

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1040-1253

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

57%

Black

23%

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

Unknown

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	Currently unavailable
On-campus room and board	$9,100
On-campus other expenses	$2,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,820
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$9,988
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$5,537

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$37,298	$37,298
Off-campus without family	$46,806	$46,806
Off-campus with family	$31,535	$31,535

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Journalism
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
5	Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
6	Engineering
	Engineering Physics
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
	Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
	Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Physician Assistant
9	History
	History, General
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
11	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Behavioral Sciences
	Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Physical Fitness Technician
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
15	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
16	Psychology
	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Policy Analysis
	Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
19	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, Other
20	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Studies/Counseling
	Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
	Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
	Bible/Biblical Studies
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music Theory and Composition
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music, Other
	Music Management and Merchandising
	Music Performance, General

Trevecca Nazarene University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Trevecca Nazarene University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Library Science

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

Explore Rankings

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.