Trevecca Nazarene University

What Trevecca Nazarene University does

Trevecca Nazarene University is a private, non-profit Christian university founded in 1901 and located at 333 Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. Affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, the institution delivers higher education across eight academic schools, offering more than 75 undergraduate majors, 20 master's degrees, 3 doctoral degrees, and specialist credentials through residential, hybrid, and online modalities. Technology infrastructure is centered on the Canvas Learning Management System for online and hybrid delivery, with no disclosed proprietary platform or AI-native product.

The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, using a blocked tuition model ($17,050 per semester for 12-18 credit hours in 2026-2027) supplemented by housing, dining, fees, and textbook rentals included via the Slingshot partnership. Pricing is positioned below the national average for private universities, with over 99% of students receiving financial aid. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through admissions counseling, on-campus enrollment, self-serve web applications, and a financial aid office, with segmented recruitment across traditional undergraduate, graduate, transfer, adult, military, international, and student-athlete populations.

Operational scope spans a Nashville campus serving students from nearly 40 countries, programmatic accreditation from SACSCOC, CAEP, CACREP, ARC-PA, CSWE, and ACEN candidacy, and 966 graduates at the 2026 commencement. Recent strategic activity includes the May 2026 launch of an accelerated 10-month MBA with AI-infused curriculum, a 2025 international partnership with Nazarene Theological College in Brisbane, and the announced 2026 retirement of President Dan Boone.

Name

Trevecca Nazarene University

Legal name

Trevecca Nazarene University

Website

https://trevecca.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trevecca Nazarene University is a private, non-profit Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1901 and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. It delivers 75+ undergraduate majors, 20 master's degrees, and 3 doctoral programs to traditional, graduate, adult, military, and international students through residential and online modalities.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Christian university degrees
• Graduate business programs
• Healthcare education programs
• Online degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition charges for undergraduate and graduate programs. Blocked tuition at $17,050 per semester for 12-18 credit hours, with per-credit-hour pricing for part-time and overload students. Additional revenue from housing, dining, and student fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trevecca Nazarene University is a private Christian university that delivers higher education degree programs across associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and specialist levels. It offers more than 75 undergraduate majors, 20 master's degrees, 3 doctoral degrees, and specialized licensure-track programs in business, healthcare, education, counseling, theology, and the arts. Programs are delivered through traditional residential instruction on the Nashville campus and through fully online or hybrid formats using the Canvas LMS, supported by a Slingshot textbook rental partnership and TouchNet interest-free payment plans.

Product overview

Trevecca Nazarene University is a private Christian university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic degree programs across associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and specialist levels. The institution operates as a unified academic institution with three primary program delivery modes: Traditional Undergraduate Programs (75+ majors), Graduate & Online Programs (20 master's, 3 doctoral, specialist degrees), and Adult & Continuing Studies. Key program offerings include the accelerated 10-month MBA (new 2026 launch), traditional graduate business programs (MBA, DBA, specialized master's), healthcare programs (Nursing BSN, Physician Assistant MSM, MHA), education programs (Ed.D., teacher licensure, MAT), and counseling programs (CACREP-accredited). Supporting services include a Slingshot textbook rental program, TouchNet payment plans, and institutional scholarship programs. The university maintains accreditation through SACSCOC, CAEP, NCATE, CACREP, ACEN, CSWE, and ARC-PA.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Undergraduate Programs Four-year residential undergraduate degree programs with more than 75 academic majors and minors, offering a Christian liberal arts education at the Nashville, Tennessee campus. Includes spiritual formation, NCAA Division II athletics, and on-campus housing and dining.
• Graduate & Online Programs Advanced degree programs including 20 master's degrees, 3 doctoral degrees, and specialist programs, available in face-to-face or entirely online formats for working professionals and adult learners.
• Adult & Continuing Studies Flexible education options for adult learners including degree completion programs, professional development courses, and online learning pathways designed for working professionals and parents.
• Accelerated 10-Month MBA Program An intensive 30-credit-hour MBA program featuring eight specialty tracks (data analytics, healthcare administration, project management, and others), focused on AI technology, business strategy, and leadership. Available online or on campus with first cohort starting May 2026.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) A 32-month doctoral program preparing students to advance in their careers through business coursework covering leadership, accounting, finance, strategy, and marketing, followed by specialization tracks and original doctoral research.
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) An acclaimed doctoral program in education with expanded degree options, featuring an embedded dissertation model that supports students through the research process.
• Graduate Business Programs Graduate business offerings including MHA (Healthcare Administration), MS in Data Analytics, MS in Human Resource Management, MPH (Public Health), MS in Sport and Entertainment Management, and specialized master's degrees in Data Analytics Management, Computer Science Management, and Information Technology Management.
• Graduate Counseling Programs CACREP-accredited graduate counseling programs including MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy, and PhD in Clinical Counseling: Teaching and Supervision. Achieved 100% licensure pass rates in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2025.
• Physician Assistant Program An ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program leading to the MSM degree, preparing students for the PANCE certification exam. Achieved 100% first-time pass rate since 2021, exceeding national average.
• Nursing Program (BSN) ACEN candidacy-status Bachelor of Science in Nursing program approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, preparing students for NCLEX licensure exams. Achieved 100% NCLEX ultimate pass rate in 2025 with a three-year average of 98%.
• Teacher Education Programs CAEP-accredited educator preparation programs offering initial and advanced licensure across 25+ endorsement areas including early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, and ESL. Achieved 100% teacher education licensure pass rates in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% first-year retention rate (5-year average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nazarene Theological College (NTC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International partnership where Trevecca business students developed a full-scale advertising campaign for NTC in Brisbane, Australia, providing global experience opportunities.
• Forgotten AngelsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community partnership where Trevecca's Ed.D. program brings Christmas to local children for the 10th consecutive year through the Forgotten Angels partnership.
• SlingshotcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with Slingshot to provide textbook rentals included in tuition for traditional undergraduate students on the main campus. Beginning 2022-23, workbooks and consumables were also included. Students can return consumables for full refund within first seven days of semester.
• TouchNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TouchNet to provide interest-free monthly payment plans for undergraduates as an alternative to paying full tuition at the beginning of each semester.
• NCAA Division IIcoreOthers

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lipscomb University: Private Christian university in Nashville, TN with similar undergraduate and graduate program breadth, faith-based identity, and Nashville-area competition for the same student pool.
• Union University: Private Southern Baptist university in Jackson, TN with parallel Christian liberal arts model, graduate and doctoral programs including Ed.D. and MBA, and similar affordability positioning.
• Carson-Newman University: Private Baptist-affiliated university in Tennessee offering similar undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and faith-based education with comparable tuition positioning.
• Belmont University: Larger private Christian university in Nashville with comparable program mix including business, healthcare, and music, and overlapping recruitment of traditional undergraduates and graduate students.
• Lee University: Private Church of God-affiliated university in Cleveland, TN with comparable Christian higher education model, undergraduate and graduate programs, and enrollment scale.
• Point Loma Nazarene University: West Coast Nazarene-affiliated university with comparable denominational identity, traditional undergraduate focus, and graduate program expansion strategy.
• Southern Nazarene University: Oklahoma-based Nazarene-affiliated university with similar program mix including adult degree completion and online graduate offerings targeting working professionals.
• Olivet Nazarene University: Sister Nazarene institution with direct denominational affiliation and parallel faith-based curriculum, program structure, and tuition model.

Broad incumbents

• Azusa Pacific University: Larger evangelical Christian university with broader program portfolio, established online division, and comparable faith-integrated curriculum across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Indiana Wesleyan University: Larger Christian university with extensive online graduate and adult degree programs, comparable tuition model, and stronger direct-to-consumer online presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trevecca-nazarene-university

Compliance12 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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