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Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, GA·Private nonprofit·744 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a private nonprofit school with 744 students.

78%
Accept
744
Students
$22,227
Net Price
38%
Grad Rate
$37,100
Earnings
10 yr
$23,439
Debt

About This School

Truett McConnell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, Georgia with approximately 744 undergraduate students enrolled. Truett McConnell University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,227 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $37,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Truett McConnell University is a private Baptist college in Cleveland, Georgia. It is operated under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Convention and controlled by a board of trustees elected by the convention. It was named to honor George W. Truett and Fernando C. McConnell.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 41% graduation rate and 59% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $12,000, and the faith-centered Baptist community in small-town Cleveland, GA will genuinely appeal to students seeking that environment. Worth considering if Christian community and affordability are top priorities, but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving students to leave.

Founded
1947
Setting
Distant rural
Religious Affiliation
Missionary Church Inc
Avg Faculty Salary
$4,901

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing39%
Psychology14%
Education11%
Health Professions9%
Biological Sciences5%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Neither required nor recommended

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$26,792
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,792
Avg Net Price
$22,227
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$21,274
$30–48k$18,953
$48–75k$20,984
$75–110k$22,134
$110k+$24,560

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants10%
Median debt at graduation$23,439

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
38%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
67%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,439
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$29,500
Female graduates$22,000

Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$23,439
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.6x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White74%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%
Two or more races1%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (744 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Truett McConnell University

100 Alumni Dr

Cleveland, GA 30528

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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