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Trevecca Nazarene University

#1002 in US ranking Nashville, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,813
Tuition & fees
$33,300
Avg. aid
$19,782
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%
SAT range
980–1235
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$44,470
1 yr after graduation

What does Trevecca Nazarene University offer in terms of athletics?

Trevecca's Trojans compete in NCAA Division II athletics. The university joined the Gulf South Conference after previously competing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference; students following a particular team should check its current conference schedule and roster.

Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf and track and field. Varsity participation involves team selection and athletic-eligibility rules. Club, intramural and informal recreation are different routes for students who want to play without joining a varsity roster, and the activities available can change from year to year. A sport appearing among campus activities should not automatically be treated as a varsity team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Trevecca Nazarene University?

Trevecca students can participate in student government and interest-based organizations alongside academic, service and faith-centered activities. Reported examples include the Student Government Association, a Smash Bros Club and Delight Ministries.

Organization listings can change with student leadership and participation. Applicants looking for a particular professional association, service group or cultural organization should check the current recognized-club directory rather than assume that a group named in an older listing remains active. Student government and student-run clubs also serve different purposes: the former represents student concerns, while clubs organize around shared interests.

Who studies at Trevecca Nazarene University?

Trevecca enrolled about 3,195 students in the reported institution-wide count, a population that includes more than the traditional first-year undergraduate class. Its first-time entering undergraduate group numbered 456 students, and another 66 entering students were classified as transfers.

About 70% of students in the reported geographic breakdown were Tennessee residents, while 26% came from other U.S. states. Roughly 3% came from other countries. These figures describe where students originated, not whether they live on campus or attend classes online. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 23 to 1; it is an institution-wide measure, not a promise about the size of any particular class.

How does student life look like at Trevecca Nazarene University?

Student life at Trevecca combines a Nashville campus setting with the university's Christian identity. Students can encounter campus activities, worship-related programming, performing arts and recreation, although an adult learner's or online student's routine may differ substantially from that of a residential undergraduate.

The university reports a student-run newspaper, theater and choral activities, a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. These give students several ways to participate and seek support outside class. Applicants who expect to commute should check activity times and service access, since a program offered on campus may not be equally convenient for every enrollment format.

What libraries are available to students at Trevecca Nazarene University?

Waggoner Library is Trevecca's main named library and a place to find research materials and study space. The institution reports two campus libraries and allows students to reserve study rooms.

For a research assignment, students should use the library's current catalog and subject guides to identify books, journals and electronic resources, then ask library staff about research assistance and access to materials beyond the local collection. Remote learners should check authentication and borrowing rules for their program. Students needing late-night space should verify current building hours rather than assume that study areas stay open around the clock.

Trevecca Nazarene University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

3195

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

460

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

115 full time, 7 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Trevecca Nazarene University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,903
Graduate: 1,292

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,428
Part-time: 767

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 299
Men: 161

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 189
Black or African American: 136
White: 602
American Indian or Alaska Native: 6
Asian: 21
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 42
Unknown: 183

Trevecca Nazarene University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cheerleading

Women––

Cross-country running

Both––

Golf

Both––

Sand volleyball

–Both–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenBoth–

Table tennis

–Both–

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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