Cheapest Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Colleges in Tennessee

Mid-South Christian College in Memphis offers the state's most affordable missions program at just $11,881 net cost, nearly half the price of Union University's $26,815. Tennessee's strong nonprofit sector and international relief organizations headquartered in Nashville create unique fieldwork opportunities for missions students. The state's nine programs show dramatic cost differences, with some charging over $38,000 in tuition while maintaining similar graduation rates around 60-70 percent.

Programs

$11,881 – $26,815

Net Price Range

64.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Mid-South Christian College Memphis, Tennessee	$11,881	$11,905	75.0%	100.0%
2	Welch College Gallatin, Tennessee	$19,983	$20,796	61.4%
3	Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, Tennessee	$20,082	$25,000	68.4%	91.2%
4	Johnson University Knoxville, Tennessee	$20,303	$20,318	62.2%	63.2%
5	Lee University Cleveland, Tennessee	$20,399	$22,690	60.7%	72.6%
6	Milligan University Milligan, Tennessee	$21,131	$39,350	60.3%	66.7%
7	Southern Adventist University Collegedale, Tennessee	$24,334	$25,590	51.4%	65.8%
8	Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee	$25,610	$38,824	68.7%	71.1%
9	Union University Jackson, Tennessee	$26,815	$38,450	70.9%	52.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the huge cost difference between Tennessee missions programs?

Mid-South Christian College charges $11,881 net cost while Union University costs $26,815, reflecting different institutional models and endowments. Smaller colleges like Mid-South often operate with lower overhead costs, while larger universities like Union and Lipscomb charge premium tuition but offer more extensive facilities.

How do graduation rates compare across Tennessee's missions programs?

Graduation rates range from 51.4% at Southern Adventist University to 75% at Mid-South Christian College. Interestingly, the most affordable option also has the highest completion rate, while some expensive programs like Milligan University graduate only 60.3% of students.

Does acceptance rate indicate program selectivity in Tennessee missions schools?

Mid-South Christian College accepts all applicants (100%), while Union University admits just 52.55%, making it the most selective. Most Tennessee missions programs accept 65-90% of applicants, suggesting moderate competition for admission across the state.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.