Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Carson-Newman University, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, approximately 30 miles northeast of Knoxville, is a private Baptist liberal arts institution established in 1851. The 90-acre campus sits in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings that reflect its antebellum origins and subsequent growth. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across liberal arts disciplines, with particular strengths in nursing, education, and business, while also providing select graduate degrees. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing available in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes, and the institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles, particularly recognized for its football and basketball programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Carson-Newman College is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Carson Newman College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#781 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#502 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1130 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,800 |
| Room and Board | $10,507 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,736 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,543 |
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.
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Last updated February 24, 2025