The mission of Truett-McConnell College, a four-year Georgia Baptist college, is to equip students to make a positive impact for Christ through disciplined scholarship and Christian discipleship.
School Highlights
Truett McConnell University serves 3,151 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,151 students
Private-state tuition: $17,400
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Truett McConnell University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Truett McConnell University diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,151 students
2,242 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
936 students
882 students
# Part-Time Students
2,215 students
1,722 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
300 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
856 students
929 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
80 students
87 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,147 students
1,891 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
68 students
53 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
665 students
654 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
10%
35%
% White
75%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4279%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4633%
0.2368%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,900
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $17,400 is more than the state average of $15,267. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$15,267
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,111
$12,139
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
69%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,443
1,380
SAT Reading
490
465
SAT Math
475
450
SAT Writing
478
465
ACT Total Avg.
60
54
ACT Composite
20
18
ACT English
20
18
ACT Math
20
18
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
On July 23, 1946, ceremonies at Cleveland, Georgia, heralded the
establishment of a new college named for Truett and McConnell to
carry on their high standards of Christian education.
Truett-McConnell College, operating in temporary quarters, first
opened its doors to students in September 1947. The college moved
into new facilities in its present location in September 1956.
Today Truett-McConnell College stands on more than 200 acres of
prime mountain land one mile east of the town square in Cleveland,
Georgia. After more than half a century as a two-year college, in
December 2002 the institution was approved by its accrediting
agency to offer four-year degrees. The first two bachelor's degree
programs were initiated in the fall of 2003: a Bachelor of Arts in
Music and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in
church music. Enrollment in the two degree programs far exceeded
expectations. In December 2005, the college was approved to begin
two additional bachelor's degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in
Christian Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Education with a
concentration in early childhood education. The campus is situated
on 225 scenic acres in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge
Mountains. Students enjoy a large variety of clubs and
organizations, intercollegiate athletics and the unique experience
of on-campus residence. Serving mainly traditional-age students,
TMC provides a learning rich in beauty, encouragement, and
challenge--a winning combination for academic and personal growth.
Truett-McConnell College is accredited by The Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award both bachelor's degrees and associate's degrees. The
institution's music program is also accredited by the National
Association of Schools of Music.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 3,151 students
Private-state tuition: $17,400
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
