1815 Union Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Tennessee Temple University is a private, coeducational Baptist University located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on a 55-acre campus. Founded in 1946 by Lee Roberson, the Tennessee School originated as a two-year college and Bible school, earning university status in 1979. Tennessee Temple University aims to challenge students academically and encourage their spiritual growth. One of the Tennessee school's core values is that the fusion of passion and purpose empower education. All of the faculty at Tennessee Temple University profess to be Christians and the undergraduate curriculum for all students includes a general studies program of Bible courses.

Tennessee Temple University is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Tennessee school offers its students 10 undergraduate majors, including biblical studies, communications, math, music, sign language interpreting and psychology. The more than 20 concentrations available to students at Tennessee Temple University include pastoral ministries, finance, music education and Christian counseling. Graduate programs at the Tennessee school provide students with advanced instruction in education, biblical scholarship and Christian ministry.

All students enrolled at Tennessee Temple University are required to attend chapel. The sessions include a speaker along with worship hosted by a student-led band. Other student life activities at Tennessee Temple University include athletic opportunities. The Tennessee school is a member of the NAIA, with sports offerings for students including men's baseball, golf, and wresting, women's volleyball, and men's and women's basketball and soccer. Additional activities available for students at Tennessee Temple University include whitewater rafting, karaoke nights and concerts by Christian artists.

Quick Facts:

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tennessee Temple University is 15-to-1.

Ninety percent of students at the Tennessee school receive financial aid. On average, students at Tennessee Temple University receive $9,000 in financial assistance from grants, institutional scholarships, work-study and loans.

Annual tuition at Tennessee Temple University is $9,500.

More than 460 undergraduate and graduate students attend the Tennessee school.

The seminary program at Tennessee Temple University draws more than 80 students.

Tennessee Temple University offers on-campus housing to all single students and has an on-campus wireless computer network available to its students.

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