Tennessee Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $39,440. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,440 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,814 |
| Room and Board | $9,458 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,604 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,836 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,609 |
| $30–48k | $11,088 |
| $48–75k | $12,647 |
| $75–110k | $16,043 |
| $110k+ | $18,980 |
Tennessee Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $39,440. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $11,609; middle-income families pay around $12,647; higher-income families pay approximately $18,980. Azimuth ranks Tennessee Wesleyan University #327 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Tennessee Wesleyan's aid structure combines need-based grants and federal loans to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most students receive some form of financial aid, and the aid package typically includes a mix of grants and loans rather than loans alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,585; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,707, median federal debt of $20,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $226 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Tennessee Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,707, placing Tennessee Wesleyan University in the 13.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,242 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Tennessee Wesleyan University in the 35.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Tennessee Wesleyan University #1131 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Tennessee Wesleyan University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 82 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $71,084, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 56 students with median 4-year earnings of $61,103, at 0.9x benchmark. Kinesiology and Teacher Education round out the top programs, with 19 and 18 graduates respectively earning $37,118 and $46,925 four years after enrollment. This program-level consistency in health and allied health fields, where Health represents the institution's primary focus, supports the institution's solid long-term financial outcomes for graduates entering stable, in-demand healthcare careers.
