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Truett McConnell University

Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA · Rural · 744 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$22,227
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
39%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$46,700
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Truett McConnell University is a private Christian liberal arts institution nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, best known for integrating a conservative biblical worldview across strong academic programs in nursing, business administration, education, and Christian studies. Campus life is close-knit and deeply faith-centered, offering students vibrant chapel gatherings, service opportunities, NAIA athletic events, and abundant outdoor recreation. TMU sets itself apart through its foundational focus on the Great Commission, ensuring that every degree track pairs rigorous pre-professional training with deliberate spiritual mentorship and global mission preparedness.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
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
$0–30k
$21,274
$30–48k
$18,953
$48–75k
$20,984
$75–110k
$22,134
$110k+
$24,560
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $11,186
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
39%
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 30.2% · others: 44.2% 
8 yrs after starting
40% graduated · 44% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
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
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
21
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 82.1% · women 74.6% 
Yield: 46.4% of admitted students enroll 

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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%
Where first-years come from
In state (GA)
77.7%
Out of state
11.6%
International
10.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 6 · NC 6 · TN 3 · VA 3 · AL 2

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
  • 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
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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