Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1111
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,519
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1880, the institution was named Carson College for James Harvey Carson, who left $15,000 of his estate to the school.
- •In 1889, the two colleges united as one of the first coeducational institutions in the South.
- •The institution operated as Carson-Newman College until 2012 when the board of trustees voted to acknowledge recent organizational changes by changing the name to Carson-Newman University.
- •In 1919, Carson-Newman became officially affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.
- •The college was admitted to membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1927 and the Association of American Colleges in 1928.
Source: Wikipedia
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