Hiwassee College

716 McMurry Blvd East, Hartsville, TN

Hiwassee College, located in Madisonville, Tennessee, grew out of Tullagalla Academy, a boy's school founded by Methodists in 1826. Within 20 years the school had exceeded its capacity, changing locations. The location change also brought about a change of direction, and Hiwassee College was born.

Hiwassee was taken from the Cherokee word “ayuwasi”, meaning the meadow in which the land sinks, reflecting the institution's location in the smoky mountains. Though founded by Methodists, the school is non denominational. Over the Years Hiwassee has offered varying levels of education and degrees, though currently the school only offers associate and bachelor's degrees.

Academics

Hiwassee College provides a supportive learning environment in order to promote success either in continuing education or vocation. The school offers associate and bachelor programs and most of its associate degree seeking students continue their education o obtain a bachelor's. Though the school's program offerings are limited, the school emphasizes the quality of education provided not the quantity.

Programs offered include:

• Forestry
• Business
• Equine Science
• Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts
• Music

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Hiwassee College can complete the online application or contact the school to receive additional information. Additionally, open houses are occasionally held at the campus inviting prospective students to visit. Students interested in procuring financial aid should contact the financial aid office to explore options.

Athletics

The Hiwassee Tigers participate in the NCCAA.

Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Soccer