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Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Carson-Newman University is a private institution in Jefferson City with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1111, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,382 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,661.

Established
1851
Motto
Truth, Beauty, Goodness
Type
Private university
Conference
South Atlantic Conference (SAC) and fields 21 varsity teams
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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68%Acceptance
1111SAT Avg
1,374Students
12:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$48,382Earnings 10yr
$18,661Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Carson-Newman University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1111

Reading & WritingMid: 535
480570
MathMid: 510
460560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1111

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,700
Room & Board$10,507
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$46,345
Average Net Price$18,661
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,134
$30–48K$15,829
$48–75K$17,326
$75–110K$24,387
$110K+$25,010

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,661

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,519

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (95)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,374
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 11%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.5%
Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,324
8 Years$44,452
10 Years$48,382

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,500
Men
$46,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from TN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
161 mi(279 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
172 mi(298 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
184 mi(319 min)

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