Trevecca Nazarene University
Trevecca is a Christian university in the heart of Nashville.
Develop your God-given gifts and discover your passion at Trevecca Nazarene University. With over 100 academic programs and a 20:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll find your place here.
Trevecca offers a close-knit Christian community charged with creativity, opportunity and passion for life. Ask any of our students what it’s like to attend Trevecca, and their eyes will light up. Located approximately one mile from downtown Nashville, our campus and city are alive with endless opportunities for internships, learning, service, entertainment and cultural events. With over 120 on-campus social events each year, multiple on-campus dining options, two coffee shops and a vibrant residence life, you’ll be proud to call Trevecca “home.”
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Undergraduate Freshmen
Trevecca Nazarene University invites applications from students who will contribute to, as well as benefit from the Trevecca experience. An applicant to Trevecca is considered on an individual basis and evaluated on the student's total picture of academic preparation, potential and personal records. Future students are encouraged to visit the campus to learn more about what Trevecca has to offer.
Undergraduate admission is for the student desiring to complete an associate or bachelor degree program (or courses for personal enrichment) in a traditional track.
Deadlines for applying are August 1 for fall semester and December 1 for spring semester.
Applicants are admitted upon a rolling basis and a decision letter is mailed to each applicant as soon as all credentials are submitted and a decision is reached.
Transfer
Undergraduate Transfer
We're glad you are considering transferring to Trevecca Nazarene University. You are joining many other students who transfer each fall and spring from community colleges, four-year public and private institutions, and other Christian colleges. At Trevecca, we work hard to meet the unique needs of transfer students and make your transition as smooth as possible. At Trevecca you aren’t just another number, you are an important part of our community. Your enrollment questions can be directed to your admissions representatives by contacting Barbara Sweatt. You can also call 615-248-1298 or toll-free 888-210-4TNU.
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Additional information
Founded in 1901, Trevecca is committed to holistic education, encouraging students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. With students from 44 states and 24 countries, Trevecca offers 17 associate degrees, 77 undergraduate majors, 19 master’s programs and 3 doctoral programs as well as specialist and certificate programs.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Trevecca as a national university in the annual “2020 Best Colleges,” making the University the only Nazarene institution to receive the national ranking. A member of NCAA Division II, Trevecca boasts 15 men’s and women’s teams as well as 12 intramural teams.
Visit us
Discover the place you'll love to call home
We’re an educationally innovative, historic university located one mile from downtown Nashville. Since 1901, our mission has been to prepare students for lives of leadership and service.
At Trevecca, you’ll experience education at its best—rigorous academics interwoven with a thoughtful, biblical worldview. Our professors share a passion for developing Christian leaders. They’re committed to helping you apply a spiritual and ethical lens to each course you take. Faculty members get to know students and journey with them through the entire academic process.
Trevecca students enjoy a small community feel on campus along with opportunities that only a large city such as Nashville can provide, including internships with major corporations, an outstanding arts community and multiple sports and music venues. In the past decade, Middle Tennessee has become a thriving center for health care, music, entertainment, publishing and entrepreneurship—the perfect backdrop for your passion, intellect and faith to grow. Because of Trevecca’s proximity to downtown, you can enjoy the culture, music and food scene that has made Nashville one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Visit https://www.trevecca.edu/admissions/visit to schedule your campus visit or sign up for one of our Experience Trevecca Days!