Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Carson-Newman University
Carson-Newman University is a private university in Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States. Carson-Newman is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Founded in 1851, the university enrolls about 2,500 students. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic programs.
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90%
Acceptance
$20,251
Net price
1,387
Enrollment
53%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
90%
Acceptance rate
1,117
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,251
Average net price
$34,700
In-state tuition
$34,700
Out-of-state tuition
$11,800
Room & board
$1,600
Books & supplies
$49,024
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
46%
Students with federal loans
$21,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$48,382
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,324
Median earnings (6 yrs)
53%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
76%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,602
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,387
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Carson-Newman University FAQ
Is Carson-Newman University a public or private school?
Carson-Newman University is a private nonprofit institution located in Jefferson City, TN.
What is the acceptance rate at Carson-Newman University?
Carson-Newman University has an acceptance rate of 90%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Carson-Newman University cost?
The average annual net price at Carson-Newman University is $20,251 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $34,700.
What is the graduation rate at Carson-Newman University?
About 53% of students at Carson-Newman University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Carson-Newman University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Carson-Newman University students earn a median of $48,382 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Carson-Newman University?
Admitted students at Carson-Newman University have an average SAT score of 1,117 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Carson-Newman University?
Carson-Newman University enrolls about 1,387 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Ser Amantio di Nicolao · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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