Carson-Newman University

#22 in Tennessee

4-years Private College In Jefferson City, TN

Carson-Newman University (referred to as Carson-Newman) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Jefferson City, TN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Carson-Newman University is $34,700. The school has a total enrollment of 2,586 and student to faculty ratio is 10.00% (10 to 1).The highest degree offered at Carson-Newman University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$34,700 (2023)
Acceptance Rate79.78%
Student Population2,586
Test Scores1,060 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate56%
Student to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Carson-Newman University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1927 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Carson-Newman University is $34,700 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Carson-Newman University is $10,168 for academic year 2021-2022. Carson-Newman University offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,878 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Carson-Newman University is 79.78% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.89%. The average SAT score is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 22. Carson-Newman University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,586 students are attending at Carson-Newman University (1,519 undergraduate students). There are 115 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 117 part-time faculty working for Carson-Newman University. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 329 (full-time) and 129 (part-time). The graduation rate at Carson-Newman University is 56% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Carson-Newman University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Carson-Newman University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Carson-Newman University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Carson-Newman University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Carson-Newman University Mission Statement
Our mission is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.