Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Online | trevecca.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Trevecca Nazarene University is situated on a hilltop campus in southeast Nashville, Tennessee, three miles from downtown. Founded in 1901 as a training school for Christian workers, the institution now operates as a private Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. The 75-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with student housing provided through traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations. Academic programs emphasize healthcare, education, business, and ministry studies, with the university maintaining selective admission standards for its undergraduate programs. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Trojans, participating in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Trevecca Nazarene University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Trevecca Nazarene University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#645 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#433 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#56 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 973/1193 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $10,150 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,760 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,700 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 43% |
| Education | 10% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025