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Truett McConnell University

Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA · Rural · 744 students
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$22,227
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
39%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$46,700
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Cleveland, Georgia, Truett McConnell University is a private Christian institution best known for its unwavering commitment to a biblically centered education that integrates a Christian worldview into every academic discipline. The university boasts highly regarded programs within the Martha Rielin and Elizabeth S. College of Nursing and the Hans Hut School of Theology and Missions, alongside competitive degrees in business, education, and the natural sciences. Students thrive in a close-knit, faith-oriented campus culture that balances vibrant chapel services and intentional discipleship with outdoor recreation in the surrounding North Georgia wilderness. A key distinctive of the TMU experience is its "Great Commission" focus, which equips students across all majors to pair their professional training with local and global missionary service.

Wikipedia:Truett McConnell University is a private Baptist college in Cleveland, Georgia. It is operated under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Convention and controlled by a board of trustees elected by the convention. It was named to honor George W. Truett and Fernando C. McConnell.

Location
Cleveland, GA, 30528 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
77 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$26,792
Housing & food (on campus)$9,936
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$39,152
Average net price$22,227
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,792
Housing & food (on campus)$9,936
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$39,152
Average net price$22,227
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,274
$30–48k
$18,953
$48–75k
$20,984
$75–110k
$22,134
$110k+
$24,560
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
39%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 44% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,193
10 yrs after entry$46,700
Debt
Median at graduation$23,439
Monthly payment$248
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.9k
90th percentile$31,125
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 52%Women 48%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
10%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$55,292
Independent
12%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
4%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
13%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,193
After 10 yrs
$46,700
Business/Commerce, General57
Psychology, General24
Bible/Biblical Studies14
Criminal Justice and Corrections14
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology10
Religious Music and Worship6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
English Language and Literature, General3
Biology, General3
Communication and Media Studies1
History1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$4,901/mo
Teaching spend
$4,143
per student
Federal loans
15%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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