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Tennessee Wesleyan University Tennis Athens, Tennessee · NAIA · Appalachian

Tennessee Wesleyan University competes in the NAIA in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. It has men’s and women’s tennis.

Appalachian Athletic Conference tennis in Athens, Tennessee — the men were 2026 NAIA national runners-up.

At a glance

University
Tennessee Wesleyan University (Tennessee Wesleyan)
Location
Athens, Tennessee
Tennis teams
Men’s Tennis · Women’s Tennis
Division
NAIA
Conference
Appalachian
Estimated annual cost
$43,808 before aid (2026–27)
Undergraduates
918
Admission
69% admission rate — moderately selective
How to apply
Through TNA — one click for members

About Tennessee Wesleyan

Tennessee Wesleyan University is in Athens, Tennessee. It reports about 918 undergraduates.

Tennis at Tennessee Wesleyan

Tennessee Wesleyan's men were 2026 NAIA national runners-up and finished No. 2 in the final NAIA coaches' Top 25 poll.

In the NAIA, a tennis team can give at most 5 full scholarship equivalents of institutional financial aid. (Source: NAIA Official & Policy Handbook 2026-2027, Policy XIII Institutional Financial Aid Policy, H. Upper Limits for Institutional Aid) How aid works in each division.

Coaches look at your UTR and WTN — see how ratings work.

Costs and scholarships

The estimated annual cost at Tennessee Wesleyan is about $43,808 (2026–27) — tuition, fees, housing and food from the university’s official cost-of-attendance figures, before any scholarship or aid.

Scholarships: any scholarship or financial-aid offer comes from Tennessee Wesleyan and depends on the player — see “Does Tennessee Wesleyan offer tennis scholarships?” below.

Academics

Tennessee Wesleyan admitted about 69% of applicants in the latest published figures — moderately selective admission.

Popular programmes include:

  • Nursing
  • Dental Hygiene
  • General Management
  • Marketing
  • Exercise Science
  • Sport Management

How TNA helps

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TNA offers access, matching, guidance and support — no scholarship, roster spot or university place is ever guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tennessee Wesleyan NCAA Division I?

No. Tennessee Wesleyan University competes in the NAIA in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, not in the NCAA.

Does Tennessee Wesleyan offer tennis scholarships?

NAIA rules allow athletic scholarships for tennis. Whether Tennessee Wesleyan offers you one, and how much, depends on the player and the university. In the NAIA, a tennis team can give at most 5 full scholarship equivalents of institutional financial aid. (Source: NAIA Official & Policy Handbook 2026-2027, Policy XIII Institutional Financial Aid Policy, H. Upper Limits for Institutional Aid)

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