Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman University. is a Private college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 1,812 full time undergraduate students, and 847 full time graduate students.
The Carson-Newman University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 123 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Carson-Newman University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
63%
Application Deadline
1-Dec
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
840-1120
ACT Range
20-26
Admissions at C-N are considered Selective, with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
73% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 47% were in the top quarter, and 27% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Carson-Newman University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
15%
“We bought the gear”
62%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
69%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
38%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
54%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
23%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
23%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
46%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
54%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
62%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
31%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
23%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
15%
“We bought the gear”
62%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
69%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
62%
“They”re always available”
38%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
54%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
32 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
28 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
34 Students rated campus food 2.6 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
35 Students rated campus facilities 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
35 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
35 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
35 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
35 Students rated academics 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
Carson-Newman University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Carson-Newman University?
18 Students rated Carson-Newman University
furian
Prospective04/02/2025
The biggest thing that attracted me to Carson Newman University is their powerlifting team. This is a new sport they are putting together, and I am proud to be a part of the very beginning of it, and I cannot wait to start my journey with theCoach, the team and also the academic program’s that the university offers. I am wanting to become a chiropractor and I am excited that they offer exercise science as a bachelor degree so everything just falls in place perfect for me by attending Carson Newman university.
alisa
Carson Newman is a wonderful school. They care abut each student and there education and will not give up on you like most colleges do. The campus is huge and if you do feel unsafe they have an app were you can ask a deputy to walk with you to were you need to go.
Mackenzie
Carson-Newman is very good school with wonderful professors and faculty. The school is built on a wonderful foundation with a beautiful history. Although I have only been attending Carson-Newman University for one year, I consider it my home away from home because of the nurturing campus. You really feel safe here with the full 24/7 security constantly roaming campus. I cannot wait to go back in Fall 2020!
Kylan
I love Carson-Newman University! I originally thought that I would have a really hard time being 25 hours from home but here at Carson-Newman the students, teachers, coaches and community have all made it a priority to make me, as well as others feel right at home.
William
100% for Carson Newman , plus my girlfriend goes there and everytime i go there i feel like im at home the campus is so live and exciting , i want to play football there , and get to the coaching staff , im so eager to learn there if i get accepted
Mattie
I love the small student classes and the energy that walking around campus gives! If you want a small amazing school Carson-Newman University is the fit for you!! Music and art are very supported by everyone on campus. Sports are a big deal, but they come after school. Overall Carson-Newman is the best college ever!
Christiana Amy
I love the class size and how the student success center helps you get back on track with grades and other school stuff.
Destiny
I loved going to Carson-Newman University and would never dream of going anywhere else if I had to do it all over again. My professors were invested in my success and did not view me as a number or a paycheck. The classroom sizes were small and professors were always available for assistance. Even years after graduation, I have a speaking relationship with many of my professors. The University president knew almost all of the students on campus by name and invested in the well being of the student body. The University creates a tight knit community of individuals who support each other to become successful.
Jessica
I love the small atmosphere. Teachers are more devoted to our education and really want us to succeed. The campus needs some updating. Overall love the people and the education. The facility needs some TLC. Also, would love to see more clubs, groups, and campus life.
Gracie
Carson-Newman is a great school academically. The professors are extremely knowledgeable and understanding. They are dedicated to the success of their students over all else. Socially, it could use some work but if you are determined to find extracurriculars and groups that you click with you will be fine.
Graelyn
Carson-Newman is a great college to attend. The campus is a lovely campus and is not too difficult to navigate. The staff are very helpful and respectful. Whenever you come to them with a problem they will help you in any way that they can and they do so in a timely fashion.
Rachel
I love it here so much. The people and the professors are very involved in each other's lives. Since the campus is small, everyone knows everyone and I love that because I feel like I am in a small town at a college. Everyone is so nice to me, and I can't wait to attend next year.
Leah
Carson-Newman University has a smaller student body, but there is a lot of “cliques” within the school. If you don’t make friends the first couple of days your freshman year, then you won’t have any close friends during your time in school. The art building is very old and run down, yet all the other buildings are really nice.
Jayden
I love being a student at Carson-Newman University. I feel comfortable, feel important, feel as thought the professors genuinely care about you as a student and a person, and I feel as though this is where I belong. Continuing my education in a Christian atmosphere is where I want to be and can't imagine being anywhere else.
Briana
I love Carson-Newman with all my heart. When I came to visit the school during my senior year of high school I instantly fell in love. The campus is small and so are the amount if students that go here. You run into a lot of your professors around campus and the students in your classes. The class sizes are not very large either. Some classes will only have seven people while others have around thirty. I am taking six classes right now and all my professors know my name and will make sure I am transitioning into college just fine. Carson-Newman was my first choice college and I do not regret it one bit.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Carson-Newman University is 63%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Pray and seek where God is truly wanting you to go. If you go somewhere that is not desired, you will hate every moment of it.
The best thing I like about my school is the Christian atmosphere. It’s a small Liberal Arts College, and I am thankful for that. I like everywhere I walk I know someone to wave and say hi to. I also love the flexibility of a degree you can get. I’m currently a Communications Major with a double minor and Theatre and Art. But I’m thinking about making the Theare dregree a major. I’m also thankful to be on the Forensic team, which is my backbone at the school.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I CAN NOT THINK OF ANYTHING THAT IS BAD ABOUT MY SCHOOL. IT IS A GREAT COLLEGE AND THE TEACHERS OFFER ALOT OF HELP. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COLLEGE TO ANYONE.
Carson-Newman is designed for the small town person or people who like that environment. It is 30 minutes from a large city. Most of the professors have a Christian background and talk about there beliefs. If you do not like to hear about God or what he is doing , Carson-Newman may not be the school for you.
I would its outreach programs. We're heavily into missions here at Carson. We work with a lot of people involved in social welfare programs and overseas ministries. I know we have a lot of Appalachian Outreach workdays, and every fall and spring break we have groups that go work in NPOs in local areas and in places like China. It's hard work, but it's rewarding. We enjoy doing it, and the sense of accomplishment and purpose that outreach ministry gives us goes a long way toward our success later in life.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The atmosphere was amazing. Carson-Newman in the years I attended was the #1 school in the nation for community service. If you went to Carson-Newman the odds were that you were there because you planned on making a difference with your future career choice, which made for great people and relationships.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
How the professors of the nursing program "weeded" the students out who they thought couldn't make it through in order to maintain a state boar pass rate instead of encouraging and helping them along. The students are very much on their own then it comes to motivation. Also, that the only time there were fun things to do on campus was when the new students came for orientation.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
My school is in a city that does not have very much to do. Knoxville is about 30 minutes away, but there are really no big activities to participate in in Jefferson City.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Carson-Newman University receive some sort of financial aid.
42% were awarded federal grants.64%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
