About Tennessee Wesleyan
Tennessee Wesleyan University is in Athens, Tennessee. Its tennis programme has men’s and women’s teams, competing in NAIA (Appalachian). About 918 undergraduates study there.
Appalachian Athletic Conference tennis in Athens, Tennessee — the men were 2026 NAIA national runners-up.
Tennis at Tennessee Wesleyan
The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is a separate college sports association, mostly of smaller colleges. NAIA programmes can award athletic scholarships, and players register with the NAIA Eligibility Center instead of the NCAA. College tennis usually runs a fall season of individual tournaments and a spring season of team (dual) matches.
Tennessee Wesleyan's men were 2026 NAIA national runners-up and finished No. 2 in the final NAIA coaches' Top 25 poll.
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: As an NAIA programme, Tennessee Wesleyan can award athletic scholarships alongside academic aid. How much a player receives depends on the coach’s budget, the roster, your level and your academics — TNA helps you understand realistic offers before you commit.
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
Is Tennessee Wesleyan right for you?
Typical TNA candidate level for Tennessee Wesleyan: Men UTR 9–12 · Women UTR 6.5–9.5. This is TNA guidance based on the programme’s level, not an official requirement. Coaches also weigh results, trajectory, academics and timing, and rosters change every year — TNA tells you honestly where you fit.
How to apply with TNA
Create your free player profile, activate the TNA Scholarship Membership and press Apply on this page. TNA reviews your level and academics and introduces qualified players to the Tennessee Wesleyan coaching staff. The same membership lets you apply to every other TNA partner university, with no fee per application.
