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College Profile for : Hiwassee College

Hiwassee College is a private junior college located in Madisonville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest private two-year higher education institution in the state of Tennessee. The majority of its graduates go on to attend, and complete, a four-year degree at another institution. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.hiwassee.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

The Mission of Hiwassee College is to provide an educational environment within which each individual may fulfill his or her mental, physical, social, and spiritual potential. This Mission is rooted in the desire of Hiwassee's founders to establish an institution which would provide a quality Christian education for students, including those of limited financial means.

General Information

Other Names
Type	Private not-for-profit, 2-year
Control	Private not-for-profit
Size	Under 1,000
Campus Setting	Rural: Fringe
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	United Methodist

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	No	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	Yes	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
No	Employment services for students	No	Placement services for completers
No	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

No	ROTC	No	Distance learning opportunities
No	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	Yes	Weekend/evening college
No	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

No	Below the postsecondary level
No	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers