About Carson-Newman University

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 Rate63%
Application Deadline1-Dec
Application Fee0
SAT Range840-1120
ACT Range20-26

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”
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”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    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?

17 Students rated Carson-Newman University

alisa - 06/25/2022

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 - 05/19/2020

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 - 03/05/2020

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 - 02/01/2020

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

Carson-Newman University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Carson-Newman University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Carson-Newman University is 63%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. 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.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is the best school, because it is small and has a friendly atmosphere.

    Read all 8 answers

  4. What's unique about your campus?

    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.

    Read all 8 answers

  5. 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.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    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.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    MOST ARE MUCH YOUNGER THAN I AM, BUT THEY ARE FUN AND VERY KIND.

    Read all 7 answers

  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    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.

    Read all 6 answers

  9. 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.

    Read all 6 answers

  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't want to be called on in class, who doesn't want teachers and students to know them by name, and who hates small campuses

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    What a great college Carson-Newman is. Very down to earth, faculty are great, small classes, and have gained great friends.

    Read all 5 answers

  12. 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.

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  13. What are the academics like at your school?

    first semester

    Read all 1 answers

  14. 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.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

58%

female

42%

male

1,812

Total Undergrad Enrollment

847

Total Grad Students

21%

Out-Of-State

76%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

65%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
81%

TUITION & AID

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. While 64% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$26,360

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,600

Books and Supplies

$8,430

Room and Board

36,390

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,480
$30 - $48K
$15,566
$48 - $75K
$18,193
$75 - $110K
$19,834
$110K & UP
$22,539

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