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Carson Newman College

Jefferson City, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

2,586
Carson Newman College overview
Location Jefferson City, Tennessee
Online cn.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Carson Newman College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Carson-Newman College is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Carson Newman College overview
SAT 980/1143
ACT 19/26
GPA 3.6

Applications Accepted

79.8% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,300
Costs for Carson Newman College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$1,700
Room and Board $10,097
Budget for Other Expenses$3,267
Total One Year Cost$47,964

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Carson Newman College students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 25%
Health Professions 19%
Business 12%
Psychology 6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024