Hiwassee College
Hiwassee College is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in a rural area, in Madisonville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 302 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 86 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 59 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 69%). Every year 20% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Hiwassee College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $15,644, and fees were $825. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,644 and $825 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students302 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission 10/29/2013 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 870 to 1070 |
| ACT | 17 to 20 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $653/credit | |
| In State Students | $653/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $653/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $29,385 | $29,385 | $29,385 |
| ADN | 70 | $45,710 | $45,710 | $45,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $81,625 | $81,625 | $81,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Hiwassee College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,514 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,744 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $4,376 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 89% | $5,754 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,230 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$13,071
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,185 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,267 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,640 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,732 |
| Over $110,000$16,295 |
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Student Population
302
Undergrads
0
Graduates
169
Women
133
Men
98%
Full-time
2%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
73% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Asian |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
