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Carson-Newman University
  • 4 Year
  • JEFFERSON CITY, TN
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Carson-Newman University

#11 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B+
    Carson-Newman is a private, Baptist university located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,592 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Carson-Newman acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Nursing, and Business. Graduating 52% of students, Carson-Newman alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,500.
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    1646 RUSSELL AVE S
    JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760
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    About Carson-Newman...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference
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    C-N Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    950-1130
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    cn.edu/admissions-and-aid/freshman-admissions

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $19,172 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,940 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      63 Graduates
    • Nursing
      50 Graduates
    • Business
      41 Graduates
    • Psychology
      29 Graduates
    • Biology
      25 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      21 Graduates
    • Religious Studies
      12 Graduates
    • Accounting
      10 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      10 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      10 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    4
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    4
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      39%
    • On Campus
      59%
    • Online
      2%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,592 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    130
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    51%
    Varsity Athletes
    27%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    74%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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