Campus & Student Life at Tennessee Wesleyan University

Home to about 990 undergraduates in 2020, TWU is a small, private university located in Athens, Tennessee. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, TWU offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by TWU can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our TWU Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Tennessee Wesleyan University is Affiliated With the United Methodist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.

TWU Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit TWU Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Tennessee Wesleyan University

TWU offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Tennessee Wesleyan University

TWU has a comparatively small, student body. There were 990 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 948 (95.8%). Part-time attendance was 42 (4.2%).

Tennessee Wesleyan University is Ranked #1,829 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, TWU is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank TWU #1829 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at TWU by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the TWU Diversity Guide.

Tennessee Wesleyan University Competes in the NIAA

TWU has a total of 327 student athletes, 195 men and 132 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tennessee Wesleyan University Athletics