Jefferson City, TN

Carson-Newman University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Carson-Newman University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Jefferson City, TN.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Carson-Newman University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

90% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 2,460 applied, 2,225 accepted, and 373 enrolled in Carson-Newman.
186 men and 187 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,070 SAT, 22 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,070 and ACT score is 22. The SAT score of 1070 is average, 41 to 50 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total95510701215
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500530645
Math455540570
ACT Score
Composite192225
Math172125
English172125
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $34,700 for undergraduate programs and $14,355 for graduate programs.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Carson-Newman University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,483 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $23,888.
For freshmen, 299 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $26,472.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,669 students enrolled Carson-Newman in 2025.
By gender, 1,010 men and 1,659 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,596 undergraduate and 1,073 graduate students.
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149 Major Programs

  • 4 programs through online
  • 33 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Carson-Newman is 53% and the transfer-out rate is 5%.
The retention rate is 74% for full-time and 74% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
53%
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate
74%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 231 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Carson-Newman and the average faculty salary is $57,486. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 471 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $43,989.
Number of Faculties
231
Average Faculty Salary
$57,486
Number of Staffs
471
Average Staff Salary
$43,989

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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