Carson-Newman University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,172
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Carson-Newman University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Carson-Newman University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carson-Newman University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Carson-Newman University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Carson-Newman University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Carson-Newman University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,320

Cost of attendance at Carson-Newman University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,320

Cost of attendance at Carson-Newman University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Carson-Newman University received on average $23,432 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,432

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	186	49%	$4,806	$893,845
Other Federal Grant	347	91%	$3,280	$1,138,269
State Grant/Scholarships	265	70%	$5,394	$1,429,527
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	379	100%	$16,719	$6,336,535
Total Grant & Scholarships	380	100%	$23,432	$8,904,331

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carson-Newman University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carson-Newman University students is 56.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.7%.

56.5%

African American 31.5% 17 students
white 61.1% 236 students
hispanic 33.3% 6 students
International Students 50.0% 7 students
Mixed Race 70.6% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football South Atlantic Conference
Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Carson-Newman University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carson-Newman University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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