Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Carson-Newman University is 79.78% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.89%. 1,141 men and 1,787 women applied to Carson-Newman and 877 men and 1,459 women students were accepted.
Among them, 139 men and 162 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Carson-Newman.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Carson-Newman
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,9281,1411,78700
Admitted2,3368771,45900
Enrolled30113916200
Acceptance Rate 79.78%76.86%81.65%--
Yield 12.89%15.85%11.10%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 38 students (13% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 233 students (77%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Carson-Newman.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 530 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 563 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Carson-Newman. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Carson-Newman University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Carson-Newman
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total98010601143
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470530563
SAT Math510530580
ACT Composite192226
ACT Math172024
ACT English182226
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 301 first-year students enrolled in Carson-Newman. The proportion of full-time students is 99.34% and part-time students is 0.66%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.18% and women students is 53.82%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Carson-Newman.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Carson-Newman
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total30113916200
Full-time29913916000
Part-time20200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Carson-Newman. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carson-Newman University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Carson-Newman Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Carson-Newman.
Admission Information for Applying to Carson-Newman
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.cn.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.cn.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/apply-for-admission
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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