Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN • privateDII | South Atlantic Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,814 • Total: 3,294
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1646 S Russell Ave
Jefferson City, TN
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 872 (48.1%) • Female: 942 (51.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 21 1.2%
Black/African American 160 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino 102 5.6%
White 1,345 74.1%
Two or More Races 47 2.6%
International 93 5.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
68.3%
2,042 admitted from 2,991 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 480-570
Math: 460-560
Total: 940-1130
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-25
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
54.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
42.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
74.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$44,248
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $32,900
Room & Board
$1,600
Books & Supplies
$9,748
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $15,134
$30,001-48,000 $15,829
$48,001-75,000 $17,326
$75,001-110,000 $24,387
$110,001+ $25,010
Students Receiving Pell Grants
98%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$19,755

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
South Atlantic Conference
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
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