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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Open
- Average net price
- $18,130
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $51,756
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Carson-Newman University is a private nonprofit college in Jefferson City, TN with 1,387 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1117 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,130 per year ($16,616 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,756 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,991
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,042
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–645
200800
SAT Math455–570
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136
What Carson-Newman University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $50,237
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,700
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,616
- $30–48k$13,641
- $48–75k$14,977
- $75–110k$16,544
- $110k+$25,931
Get a personal estimate with Carson-Newman University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $51,756
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,387
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White72%
- Hispanic6%
- Black10%
- Asian1%
Carson-Newman University FAQ
What is Carson-Newman University's acceptance rate?+
Carson-Newman University admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Carson-Newman University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–645 on SAT Reading and Writing and 455–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1117.
What ACT score do you need for Carson-Newman University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is Carson-Newman University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Carson-Newman University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,991 students applied to Carson-Newman University and 2,042 were admitted; 367 enrolled.
Does Carson-Newman University consider legacy status?+
No. Carson-Newman University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Carson-Newman University require an essay?+
Carson-Newman University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Carson-Newman University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $50,237 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,130.
What is Carson-Newman University's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219806 · How we use this data
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