Cheapest Theology and Religious Vocations Colleges in Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University offers theology students the lowest net cost at $14,459, nearly half the price of Belmont University's $32,096. Tennessee's growing religious nonprofit sector creates opportunities for graduates, with the state housing major Christian publishing companies and religious organizations. The seven programs show stark graduation rate differences, from 33.30% at American Baptist College to 71.70% at Belmont, suggesting quality varies significantly with cost.

Programs

$14,459 – $32,096

Net Price Range

52.6%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, Tennessee	$14,459	$29,790	54.8%	70.9%
2	Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, Tennessee	$14,879	$29,264	43.6%	60.7%
3	The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, Tennessee	$15,133	$10,506	35.7%	80.3%
4	American Baptist College Nashville, Tennessee	$19,294	$12,474	33.3%
5	Lee University Cleveland, Tennessee	$20,399	$22,690	60.7%	72.6%
6	Lipscomb University Nashville, Tennessee	$25,610	$38,824	68.7%	71.1%
7	Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee	$32,096	$41,320	71.7%	96.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $17,637 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive theology programs?

Trevecca Nazarene University at $14,459 and Belmont University at $32,096 represent opposite ends of the spectrum. Belmont's higher cost correlates with its 71.70% graduation rate, while Trevecca maintains a solid 54.80% completion rate at roughly half the price.

How do public and private options compare for theology students in Tennessee?

The University of Tennessee Southern stands as the only public option with a $15,133 net cost and $10,506 in-state tuition. However, its 35.70% graduation rate falls below most private alternatives, which range from 43.60% to 71.70% completion rates.

Does acceptance rate indicate program selectivity for Tennessee theology schools?

Belmont University accepts 96.27% of applicants despite having the highest graduation rate at 71.70%. Tennessee Wesleyan proves most selective at 60.74% acceptance, while most programs accept between 70-80% of applicants.

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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.