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Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University is a small, private institution located in Jefferson City, tn. Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman University offers undergraduate degrees in 95 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,426 undergraduates
cost $33,000 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Carson-Newman University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.8%
SAT score average 1112
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.56
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Carson-Newman University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,097
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,267
Cost of attendance* $47,964
Average financial aid package $30,652
Estimated cost $17,312 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,097
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,267
Cost of attendance* $47,964
Average financial aid package $30,652
Estimated cost $17,312 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Carson-Newman University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,426, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

2,735

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
49%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Carson-Newman University, students love their Baptist Student Union, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760
phone 865-471-2000
address www.cn.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Baptist student union

Fellowship of christian athletes

Student government association

Student ambassadors association

Columbians

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Carson-Newman University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Carson-Newman University?

Carson-Newman University is located in Jefferson City, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Carson-Newman University? 

The acceptance rate for Carson-Newman University is 80%.

What’s the average GPA for Carson-Newman University?

The average high school GPA for Carson-Newman University students was 3.56.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Carson-Newman University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Carson-Newman University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $191,856.

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