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Truett McConnell University Data & Information Overview

2 awards Ranking Badges
Great Price Value for Your Money
69% Acceptance Rate
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How Well Is Truett McConnell University Ranked?

#2,109 Best Colleges in Nation
#62 Best Colleges in GA
Theology & Religious Vocations Highest Ranked Major

2024 Rankings

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Truett McConnell University was awarded 2 badges in the 2024 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is theology & religious vocations.

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Overall Quality

According to College Factual's 2024 analysis, TMU is ranked #2,109 out of 2,217 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.

TMU is also ranked #62 out of 68 schools in Georgia.

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Is It Hard to Get Into TMU?

69% Acceptance Rate
55% Of Accepted Are Women
9% Submit SAT Scores

Acceptance Rate

If you're applying to Truett McConnell University you'll face some tough competition, since the school's acceptance rate is only 69%. Definitely don't wait until the last minute to submit your application, since applying early may be in your favor.

Average Test Scores

About 9% of students accepted to TMU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 615. Math scores were between 530 and 590.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Truett McConnell University  ( 540 to 615 )
200
800

SAT Math Scores for Truett McConnell University  ( 530 to 590 )
200
800
TMU received ACT scores from 10% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 23.

ACT Composite Scores for Truett McConnell University  ( 19 to 23 )
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Truett McConnell University Faculty

17 to 1 Student to Faculty
100% Full Time Teachers

Student to Faculty Ratio

The student to faculty ratio is often used to estimate how much interaction there is between professors and their students at a college or university. At Truett McConnell University, this ratio is 17 to 1, which is on par with the national average of 15 to 1. That's not bad at all.

Percent of Full-Time Faculty

In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.

The full-time faculty percentage at Truett McConnell University is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.

Full-Time Faculty Percent  100 out of 100
0
100

Retention and Graduation Rates at Truett McConnell University

61% Freshmen Retention
29% On-Time Graduation Rate

Freshmen Retention Rate

The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Truett McConnell University this rate is 61%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.

Freshmen Retention Rate  61 out of 100
0
100

Graduation Rate

When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor's degree from TMU have a four-year graduation rate of 29%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%

On-Time Graduation Rate  29 out of 100
0
100

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Truett McConnell University Undergraduate Student Diversity

856 Full-Time Undergraduates
14.6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
52.8% Percent Women

During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 2,826 undergraduates at TMU with 856 being full-time and 1,970 being part-time.

How Much Does Truett McConnell University Cost?

$19,253 Net Price
55% Take Out Loans
$34,888 Total Student Loans
The overall average net price of TMU is $19,253. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.

Net Price by Income Group for TMU

$0-30 K $30K-48K $48-75 $75-110K $110K +
$16,450 $16,707 $18,147 $21,727 $21,080

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of TMU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.

Student Loan Debt

Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At TMU, approximately 55% of students took out student loans averaging $8,722 a year. That adds up to $34,888 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at TMU is 9.1%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%.

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How Much Money Do TMU Graduates Make?

$35,357 Avg Salary of Grads
High Earnings Boost
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor's degree recipients from TMU make around $35,357 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 17% less that the average college graduate's salary of $42,485 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.

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See which majors at Truett McConnell University make the most money.

Location of Truett McConnell University

Georgia State
856 Full-Time Undergraduates
Town Campus Setting
Located in Cleveland, Georgia, Truett McConnell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The location of TMU is a good match for students who are interested in living in a college town while they pursue their degree.

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Contact details for TMU are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 100 Alumni Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528
Phone: 706-865-2134
Website: https://truett.edu/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/truettmcconnell
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/truettmcconnell

Truett McConnell University Majors

20 Majors With Completions
131 Undergraduate Degrees
31 Graduate Degrees
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 20 majors graduated from Truett McConnell University. Of these students, 131 received undergraduate degrees and 31 graduated with a master's or doctor's degree. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.

Most Popular Majors Bachelor’s Degrees Average Salary of Graduates
General Business/Commerce 38 $26,707
Nursing 22 $57,598
Teacher Education Grade Specific 19 $35,801
General Psychology 15 NA
Biblical Studies 12 $29,337
Health & Physical Education 6 NA
Criminal Justice & Corrections 4 NA
General Biology 4 NA
Missionary Studies 3 NA
History 3 NA

Learn more about the majors offered at Truett McConnell University along with which ones have the highest average starting salaries.

Online Learning at TMU

59% Take At Least One Class Online
43% Take All Classes Online

Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.

In 2020-2021, 1,604 students took at least one online class at Truett McConnell University. This is a decrease from the 1,756 students who took online classes the previous year.

Year Took at Least One Online Class Took All Classes Online
2020-2021 1,604 1,160
2019-2020 1,756 1,256
2018-2019 1,703 1,307
2017-2018 1,522 1,223
2016-2017 1,249 1,004

Learn more about online learning at Truett McConnell University.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

References

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