Carson-Newman University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Jefferson City, TN

$28,200

Avg tuition

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About Carson-Newman University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Carson-Newman University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,722, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,200.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1130

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

59%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

79%

Black

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Unknown

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,600
On-campus room and board	$8,894
On-campus other expenses	$3,116
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$7,508
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,232
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,232

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$41,810	$41,810
Off-campus without family	$40,540	$40,540
Off-campus with family	$33,032	$33,032

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biochemistry
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	History Teacher Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Special Education and Teaching, Other
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	Drama and Dance Teacher Education
	Biology Teacher Education
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Business Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
	Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Music Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Reading Teacher Education
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Creative Writing
7	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
	Child Development
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Linguistics
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
10	History
	History, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
15	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
16	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, Other
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, Other
17	Psychology
	Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
19	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
20	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music, General
	Music Theory and Composition
	Graphic Design
	Interior Design
	Painting

Carson-Newman University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Carson-Newman University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.