Carson-Newman University is a private, Christian liberal arts university located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It is one of the oldest universities in the state, being founded in 1851. The school is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention and other religious denominations, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It provides students with a rich learning environment and opportunities for spiritual growth and intellectual development. Carson-Newman University also offers a wide variety of degree programs in the areas of business, education, the liberal arts, and nursing, as well as many interdisciplinary programs. Its students can also pursue internships and fellowships to further their education, and there are a variety of student activities available.
- Address: 1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 00003-7760
- Phone: (865) 471-2000
- Website: www.cn.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,911
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $29,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Room & Board | $7,508 |
| Other | $3,232 |
| Total Cost | $41,840 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- SAT Range: 950 – 1130
- ACT Range: 19 – 25
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Accounting
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 92%
- Part-time: 8%
Student Gender
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 8%
- Hispanic / Latino: 4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 79%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 2%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 74%
- Out-of-State: 26%
- Unknown: 0%