Truett McConnell University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Truett McConnell University is a private research university in Cleveland, Georgia, enrolling about 744 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.26% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,700 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $26,792
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,227 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.26% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 744 94.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 28.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average ACT Score: 21
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,829
- Applicants (IPEDS): 730
- Room & Board: $9,936 annual estimate
Truett McConnell University: what the data shows
Common questions about Truett McConnell University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Truett McConnell University?
Truett McConnell University is located in Cleveland, GA (ZIP 30528).
Is Truett McConnell University public or private?
Truett McConnell University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Truett McConnell University cost?
Published tuition: $26,792.
Average net price after aid: $22,227.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,274 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,953 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,984 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,134 |
| $110,001+ | $24,560 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $107,168.
How hard is it to get into Truett McConnell University?
Admission rate: 78.26%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Truett McConnell University?
Total enrollment: 744 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,829 students.
Graduate enrollment: 91 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Truett McConnell University?
150%-time completion rate: 37.81%.
First-year retention: 67.0%.
What do graduates of Truett McConnell University earn?
Median earnings: $39,193 six years after entry; $46,700 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,439.
10.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Truett McConnell University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (64 completions)
- Psychology, General (19 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (14 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (12 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (8 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (8 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (7 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (7 completions)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching (6 completions)
- Accounting (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Truett McConnell University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.26%; completion rate 37.81%; median earnings $46,700 at 10 years; net price $22,227. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$26,792
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University was $26,792.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,227
2024 Value
In 2024 Truett McConnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,227.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$88,908 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,227 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$107,168 4-Year Tuition
$9,936 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,328 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$153,312 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Truett McConnell University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.08% 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 Truett McConnell 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 Truett McConnell 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 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $15,457 |
| 2014 | $17,400 | $17,400 | $17,626 |
| 2015 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $17,464 |
| 2016 | $18,510 | $18,510 | $17,689 |
| 2017 | $19,480 | $19,480 | $17,424 |
| 2018 | $20,230 | $20,230 | $17,069 |
| 2019 | $21,122 | $21,122 | $17,961 |
| 2020 | $21,938 | $21,938 | $19,253 |
| 2021 | $22,852 | $22,852 | $19,652 |
| 2022 | $24,440 | $24,440 | $20,107 |
| 2023 | $25,568 | $25,568 | $22,328 |
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
78.26% Acceptance Rate
730 Total Applicants
662 Students Admitted
217 First-Time Students Enrolled
32.78% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Truett McConnell University reported total enrollment of about 744 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (73.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.2%), and Black or African American (5.5%). About 10.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Truett McConnell University in 2024 is 744 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,829 students. Graduate enrollment is about 91 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.0%
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 73.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.39% 100% Completion Time
37.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.39% of students graduating from Truett McConnell 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: 55% male / 45% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Counseling Psychology: 36% male / 64% 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 Truett McConnell University.
Return on Investment
$23,439 Median Student Debt
$46,700 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
425.26% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Truett McConnell University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 64 completions
2. Psychology, General: 19 completions
3. Counseling Psychology: 14 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 8 completions
6. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 8 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 7 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 7 completions
9. Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Truett McConnell University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Truett McConnell University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Truett McConnell University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,901
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,143
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Truett McConnell University is a private non-profit institution located in Cleveland, GA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Counseling Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 744 students. Student body composition includes White (73.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.2%), Black or African American (5.5%). The admission rate is 78.26%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 21. The 150%-time completion rate is 37.81%. Approximately 10.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Cleveland, GA 30528
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.81% graduation rate at Truett McConnell University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Truett McConnell University located?
Truett McConnell University is located in Cleveland, GA.
What is Truett McConnell University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Truett McConnell University is 78.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 730 applicants and 662 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Truett McConnell University cost?
Reported tuition is $26,792 and average net price is $22,227 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,936 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Truett McConnell University?
Truett McConnell University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,829 students, White (73.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Truett McConnell University?
About 28.9% of students at Truett McConnell University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Truett McConnell University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Truett McConnell University reports midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Truett McConnell University earn?
Median earnings are $39,193 six years after entry and $46,700 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Truett McConnell University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Truett McConnell University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,439.
Is Truett McConnell University public or private?
Truett McConnell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, GA.
Is Truett McConnell University an HBCU?
No. Truett McConnell University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Truett McConnell University a tribal college?
No. Truett McConnell 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
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- Southeast regional profile
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- School directory
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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.