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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TNPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Carson-Newman University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Jefferson City, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 645
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math455 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,765
Earnings 5yr: $110,714
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,617
Earnings 5yr: $66,174
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,497
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,769
Earnings 5yr: $67,483
Debt: $25,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,411
Earnings 5yr: $68,050
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,634
Earnings 5yr: $60,058
Debt: $23,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,503
Earnings 5yr: $52,782
Debt: $22,477
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,413
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,619
Earnings 5yr: $54,353
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,243
Earnings 5yr: $62,476
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,940
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,874
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,609
Earnings 5yr: $45,487
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,614
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,235
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,780
Earnings 5yr: $43,731
Debt: $25,075
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,311
Earnings 5yr: $48,549
Debt: $25,625
Religion/Religious Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,115
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,340
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,992
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,843
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,251
In-State Tuition$34,700
Out-of-State Tuition$34,700
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,324
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,382
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,519
Est. Monthly Payment
$157/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$58,288
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