Carson-Newman University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Carson-Newman University was $18,147. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University net price calculator

$18,147

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Carson-Newman University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,147	$1,025 (5%)	$16,063	$12,947	$16,993	$21,083	$22,450
2021	$19,172	$641 (3%)	$15,092	$16,764	$18,610	$19,527	$23,584
2020	$18,531	$1,209 (6%)	$14,686	$14,044	$18,751	$23,443	$22,883
2019	$19,740	$1,142 (6%)	$16,095	$18,013	$18,952	$22,155	$24,445
2018	$18,598	$488 (3%)	$14,317	$15,928	$18,343	$22,266	$23,406
2017	$18,110	$1,448 (9%)	$13,480	$15,566	$18,193	$19,834	$22,539
2016	$16,662	$2,405 (17%)	$11,767	$13,842	$14,888	$19,673	$21,287
2015	$14,257	$55	$10,393	$10,924	$13,469	$15,900	$19,572
2014	$14,312	--	$11,809	$13,162	$15,574	$18,119	$17,968

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Carson-Newman University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$43,818	$1,878 (4%)	$31,320	$10,898	$1,600
2021	$41,940	$824 (2%)	$29,550	$10,790	$1,600
2020	$41,116	$1,000 (2%)	$28,900	$10,616	$1,600
2019	$40,116	$500 (1%)	$27,900	$10,616	$1,600
2018	$39,616	$944 (2%)	$27,400	$10,616	$1,600
2017	$38,672	$1,000 (3%)	$26,360	$10,712	$1,600
2016	$37,672	$972 (3%)	$25,360	$10,712	$1,600
2015	$36,700	$5,804 (19%)	$24,460	$10,840	$1,400
2014	$30,896	$1,332 (5%)	$23,696	$6,000	$1,200
2013	$29,564	--	$22,652	$5,820	$1,092

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Carson-Newman University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,172 dormitories available to its students at $4,134 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Carson-Newman University is $459 per month.
Does Carson-Newman University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Carson-Newman University for one academic year is $5,340, which works out to $593 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Carson-Newman University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Carson-Newman University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,122

If living off-campus, with family: $3,234

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,234
How much is Carson-Newman University application fees?: Carson-Newman University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Carson-Newman University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Carson-Newman University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,246	$524
For out-of-state students	$1,246	$524

Housing and Meal

Carson-Newman University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Carson-Newman University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,340	$4,134	N/A	21	1,172
2021	$5,160	$3,734	N/A	21	1,172
2020	$4,990	$3,734	N/A	21	1,217
2019	$4,880	$3,930	N/A	21	1,197
2018	$4,700	$3,930	N/A	21	1,197
2017	$4,500	$3,930	N/A	21	1,197
2016	$4,340	$3,930	N/A	21	1,197

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Carson-Newman University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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