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 |
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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 3,862 prospective students applied, and 2,674 were granted admission. Of those admitted 557 enrolled in the school. 1,839 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 721 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $27,600 plus fees of $1,300. Carson-Newman College is ranked 644 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Carson-Newman College is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Carson Newman College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#644 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#434 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 923/1178 |
| ACT | 19/29 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,300 |
| Room and Board | $8,724 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,010 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,234 |
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.