Overview
Student Population
| Location | Jefferson City, Tennessee |
| Online | cn.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Carson Newman College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,953 prospective students applied, and 2,329 were granted admission. Of those admitted 395 enrolled in the school. 1,739 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,096 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $29,920 plus fees of $1,400. Carson-Newman College is ranked 798 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Carson-Newman College is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Carson Newman College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#798 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#491 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 955/1135 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $9,474 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,122 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,516 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 12% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219806 IPEDS survey data for Carson Newman College.
Current students may use the Carson Newman College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.