Trevecca Nazarene Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Trevecca Nazarene University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling about 1,737 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 69.44% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,378 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,300
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,813 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.44% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,737 80.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 39.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 94.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1091
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,092
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,958
- Room & Board: $11,000 annual estimate
Trevecca Nazarene University: what the data shows
Common questions about Trevecca Nazarene University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Trevecca Nazarene University?
Trevecca Nazarene University is located in Nashville, TN (ZIP 37210).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Trevecca Nazarene University public or private?
Trevecca Nazarene University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Trevecca Nazarene University cost?
Published tuition: $31,300.
Average net price after aid: $16,813.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,532 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,643 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,420 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,779 |
| $110,001+ | $20,725 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $125,200.
How hard is it to get into Trevecca Nazarene University?
Admission rate: 69.44%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1091.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Trevecca Nazarene University?
Total enrollment: 1,737 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,092 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,292 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.15%.
First-year retention: 73.6%.
What do graduates of Trevecca Nazarene University earn?
Median earnings: $46,065 six years after entry; $49,378 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,744.
32.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Trevecca Nazarene University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (239 completions)
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other (128 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (51 completions)
- Psychology, General (46 completions)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other (34 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (34 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (31 completions)
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling (31 completions)
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other (24 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Trevecca Nazarene University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.44%; completion rate 53.15%; median earnings $49,378 at 10 years; net price $16,813. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,300
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trevecca Nazarene University was $31,300.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,813
2024 Value
In 2024 Trevecca Nazarene University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,813.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,252 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,813 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$125,200 4-Year Tuition
$11,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$42,300 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$169,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Trevecca Nazarene University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Trevecca Nazarene University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Trevecca Nazarene University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,330 | $22,330 | $16,904 |
| 2014 | $23,126 | $23,126 | $18,124 |
| 2015 | $23,748 | $23,748 | $15,898 |
| 2016 | $24,624 | $24,624 | $17,104 |
| 2017 | $25,100 | $25,100 | $18,549 |
| 2018 | $25,598 | $25,598 | $18,350 |
| 2019 | $26,098 | $26,098 | $17,499 |
| 2020 | $26,898 | $26,898 | $16,258 |
| 2021 | $26,898 | $26,898 | $13,848 |
| 2022 | $28,200 | $28,200 | $14,928 |
| 2023 | $29,790 | $29,790 | $14,459 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.44% Acceptance Rate
1,958 Total Applicants
1,371 Students Admitted
375 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.35% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1091
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trevecca Nazarene University reported total enrollment of about 1,737 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (12.4%). About 32.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trevecca Nazarene University in 2024 is 1,737 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,092 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,292 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.37% 100% Completion Time
53.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.37% of students graduating from Trevecca Nazarene University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: 22% male / 78% female
- Physician Associate/Assistant: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Trevecca Nazarene University.
Return on Investment
$18,744 Median Student Debt
$49,378 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
634.22% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Trevecca Nazarene University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 239 completions
2. Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: 128 completions
3. Physician Associate/Assistant: 51 completions
4. Psychology, General: 46 completions
5. Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: 34 completions
6. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 34 completions
7. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 31 completions
8. Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling: 31 completions
9. Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Trevecca Nazarene University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Trevecca Nazarene University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trevecca Nazarene University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 94.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,392
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,282
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Trevecca Nazarene University is a private non-profit institution located in Nashville, TN, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Educational Administration and Supervision, Other, Physician Associate/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 1,737 students. Student body composition includes White (52.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%), Non-Resident Alien (12.4%). The admission rate is 69.44%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1091. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.15%. Approximately 32.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Nashville, TN 37210
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 67 distinct degree programs, Trevecca Nazarene University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trevecca Nazarene University located?
Trevecca Nazarene University is located in Nashville, TN.
What is Trevecca Nazarene University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Trevecca Nazarene University is 69.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,958 applicants and 1,371 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Trevecca Nazarene University cost?
Reported tuition is $31,300 and average net price is $16,813 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Trevecca Nazarene University?
Trevecca Nazarene University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,092 students, White (52.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trevecca Nazarene University?
About 39.2% of students at Trevecca Nazarene University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Trevecca Nazarene University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Trevecca Nazarene University reports midpoint SAT about 1091.
What do graduates of Trevecca Nazarene University earn?
Median earnings are $46,065 six years after entry and $49,378 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Trevecca Nazarene University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Trevecca Nazarene University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,744.
Is Trevecca Nazarene University public or private?
Trevecca Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution located in Nashville, TN.
Is Trevecca Nazarene University an HBCU?
No. Trevecca Nazarene University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trevecca Nazarene University a tribal college?
No. Trevecca Nazarene University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Nashville, Tennessee city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.