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Carson-Newman College Admission Requirements

Jefferson City, Tennessee

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Your chances of getting into Carson Newman College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

79.8%
Admission Difficulty for Carson Newman College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Carson-Newman College is 79.8%.  Its admission rate is the 31st lowest in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Carson-Newman College and can you get accepted?

Carson Newman College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,336 out of the 2,928 who applied were admitted.

Carson Newman College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Carson-Newman College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Carson Newman College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.6 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1060 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

Carson-Newman College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.6

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Carson Newman College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Carson-Newman College are to have around a 3.6 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.6 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Carson-Newman College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Carson-Newman College is 3.6 on the 4.0 scale. 29% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #18 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Carson-Newman College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Carson Newman College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 28.68% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.35% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.83% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.95% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.15% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.25% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.29% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.5% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Carson-Newman College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Carson Newman College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 77% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

980-1143

Applicants Submitting SAT 

13%
SAT Scores for Carson Newman College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 470
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 980
SAT Scores for Carson Newman College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 563
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1143
Average SAT Score 1060

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Carson Newman College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Carson-Newman College is 1060 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1143. Students who get into Carson Newman College score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers..  Carson-Newman College ranks #27 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1060 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Carson-Newman College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Carson Newman College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1061, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1143 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Carson Newman College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1143 and Above Good >88%
1061 to 1143 Avg + 80%-88%
980 to 1061 Avg - 68%-80%
899 to 980 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 899 Low <53%
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Carson-Newman College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

77%
ACT Scores for Carson Newman College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 18
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Carson Newman College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Carson-Newman College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Carson-Newman College is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 26.  The school ranks #14 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 77 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Carson Newman College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Carson Newman College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Carson-Newman College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 89% with a 26 ACT score.

Carson Newman College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >89%
22 to 26 Avg + 80%-89%
19 to 22 Avg - 70%-80%
16 to 19 Reach 57%-70%
Less than 16 Low <57%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Carson Newman College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,787 1,141 2,928
Accepted 1,459 877 2,336
Acceptance Rate 82% 77% 80%
Enrolled 162 139 301
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 16% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Carson Newman College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Carson Newman College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Carson Newman College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Carson Newman College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Carson Newman College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.6 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1060 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024