Carson-Newman University
tuition & fees
$34,700
graduate tuition & fees
$14,355
acceptance rate
90%
Student Population
2,669
online students
852
Number of Programs
149
Financial Aid Amount
$22,527
SAT Scores
1,070
Graduation Rate
53%
Carson-Newman University is a Private, 4 years college located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Carson-Newman ranked 311st in National Universities and 19th in Tennessee Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,669 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Carson-Newman's acceptance rate is 90.45% last year (undergraduate school).
Carson-Newman University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Carson-Newman University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760 |
| Phone | 865-471-2000 |
| WEB | www.cn.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.cn.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.cn.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.cn.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cn.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cn.edu/life-at-c-n/military-services/ |
| Athletic | www.cn.edu/about-carson-newman-university/administration/registrars-office/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.cn.edu/life-at-c-n/wellness-center/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Carson-Newman University is 90.45% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.76%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.45 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 16.76 % |
Tuition & Fees
Carson-Newman's 2025 tuition & fees is $34,700 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($34,700).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,355. The graduate tuition increased by 41.18% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $34,700 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,355 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,669 students have enrolled at Carson-Newman (2024-2025). Among them, 852 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Carson-Newman has 1,596 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,073 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,669 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,596 |
| Graduate Students | 1,073 |
| Online Enrollment | 852 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Carson-Newman offers 149 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 149 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Carson-Newman
| Number of programs | 149 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |