Truett McConnell University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,952

4.61% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,373

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90.7%

730 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,714

31.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.1%

86 Graduates

About

Truett McConnell University is a higher education institution located in White County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Truett McConnell University were General Business (57 degrees awarded), General Psychology (24 degrees), and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (14 degrees).

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Truett McConnell University. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (158 degrees), 14.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Truett McConnell University is $23,952, which is $−5,328 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Truett McConnell University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 265 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Truett McConnell University is $23,952, which is $5,328 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,373.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Truett McConnell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,952

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University was $23,952. The cost of tuition at Truett McConnell University is $−5,328 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Truett McConnell University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,373

2023 Value

18.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Truett McConnell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,373. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Truett McConnell University grew by 18.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Truett McConnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,856

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Truett McConnell University was of $8,856 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.28% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Truett McConnell University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Truett McConnell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Truett McConnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Truett McConnell University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 265 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Truett McConnell University received 730 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 12% annual growth. Out of those 730 applicants, 662 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,714 students enrolled at Truett McConnell University in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Truett McConnell University has an overall enrollment yield of 32.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

662

Accepted Out of 730

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Truett McConnell University was 90.7% (662 admissions from 730 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 12%, while admissions grew by 25.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Truett McConnell University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Truett McConnell University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Truett McConnell University had a total enrollment of 2,714 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Truett McConnell University is 847 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,867. This means that 31.2% of students enrolled at Truett McConnell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Truett McConnell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.7% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 2.43% Asian, 1.03% Two or More Races, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Truett McConnell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (34.6%) and Black or African American Male (5.94%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.2%), followed by White Female (28.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Truett McConnell University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,714 students. The full-time enrollment at Truett McConnell University is 847 and the part-time enrollment is 1,867. This means that 31.2% of students enrolled at Truett McConnell University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Truett McConnell University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Truett McConnell University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Truett McConnell University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Truett McConnell University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,028 enrolled students
Black or African American
305 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
136 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Truett McConnell University is 74.7% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 2.43% Asian, 1.03% Two or More Races, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 111 students (4.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 47 more women than men received degrees from Truett McConnell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Truett McConnell University is white (158 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Truett McConnell University is General Business (57 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (24 degrees) and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Truett McConnell University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (35 degrees awarded), Psychology (41 degrees), and Protective Services (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University are Accountants & auditors (1,039,929 people), Other managers (849,965 people), Financial managers (540,141 people), Chief executives & legislators (428,928 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (317,339 people).

The most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University in 2023 are Theology (35 degrees awarded), Psychology (41 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Business (73 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University are Theology (35 degrees awarded), Psychology (41 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), Business (73 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Truett McConnell University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Truett McConnell University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business
57 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Truett McConnell University was General Business with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Truett McConnell University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

126

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 79 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (126).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Truett McConnell University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University in General Business, which is 1.38 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Truett McConnell University in General Business, which is 0.727 times less than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Truett McConnell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Truett McConnell University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.16% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
158 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Truett McConnell University is white (158 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (11 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
103 degrees awarded
White Male
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Truett McConnell University is white female (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.87 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (55 degrees).

Operations

Truett McConnell University has an endowment valued at nearly $6.65M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 818k (12.3%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Truett McConnell University had a total salary expenditure of 26.4M. Truett McConnell University employs 18 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Truett McConnell University are Male Assistant professor (9), Male Professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truett McConnell University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, Service, with 26 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$6.65M

2023 Endowment

3.39%

growth from 2022

Truett McConnell University has an endowment valued at about $6.65M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Truett McConnell University grew 3.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Truett McConnell University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.8M

2023 Salaries

8.96%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Truett McConnell University paid a median of $9.8M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($26.4M) and a 8.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.34% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Truett McConnell University paid a total of $2.74M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Truett McConnell University were Assistant professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Truett McConnell University were Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees, Service with 26 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Truett McConnell University was Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, Male Professor with 9 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Truett McConnell University.

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