Student Achievement

Truett McConnell University evaluates student achievement as an essential part of its mission and strategic plan. The information provided on this page details the narrative of how TMU implements a comprehensive approach to assess and enhance student achievement. SACSCOC Comprehensive Standard 8.1 highlights this emphasis on the evaluation, enhancement, and support of student learning:

The institution identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. The institution uses multiple measures to document student success. (SACSCOC 2018 Principles for Accreditation, Standard 8.1)

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness at Truett McConnell University publishes the following statements of its goals for student achievement and the success of students in achieving those goals.

Key Student Completion Indicator

Truett McConnell University’s graduation rate is 59% according to the 6-year National Student Clearinghouse Total Completion Rate (Fall 2017 Cohort).

General Education

Truett McConnell University has established a core curriculum applicable to all degree programs. The basic competencies of the core curriculum (general education) focus on students’ oral and written communication skills. The variety of disciplines emphasized is defined by the humanities, natural science, and social science distribution requirements. In the humanities, students are expected to demonstrate Biblical literacy and an understanding of literature and the arts. Students should also become conversant with basic scientific theories and concepts in at least one field of science. The social science requirements ensure that students will be able to trace important developments in Western Civilization and American government and relate them to human interactions and social systems. A commitment to lifelong health and fitness is the rationale for the physical education requirements.

General Education Goals

• Each student’s ability to communicate should improve after exposure to a variety of disciplines.
• Each student’s ability to think critically should improve after exposure to a variety of disciplines.
• Each student’s ability to recognize, articulate, assess, and apply a Christian worldview should improve after exposure to the Great Commission Minor coursework.

Fact Books

The Truett McConnell University Fact Book assembles tables of current and historical data for various areas of the University. Its purpose is to serve as a comprehensive reference and planning tool for members of the university community and to provide a single source for many kinds of data and information.

2024-2025 Fact Book