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Jefferson City, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit ·Suburb

Carson-Newman University

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 68% value
90.5% Acceptance $20,251 Avg net price 53.2% Graduate $48,382 Median earnings 1,387 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
1,387 students
Women / Men
50.8% / 49.2%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90.5%
SAT (mid 50%)
955–1215
ACT (mid 50%)
19–25

Cost

Avg net price
$20,251
Sticker price
$49,024
Tuition (in-state)
$34,700
Tuition (out-of-state)
$34,700

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53.2%
Retention rate
74.2%
Median earnings (10y)
$48,382
Median debt
$21,500 (~$233/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
33.4%
Take federal loans
45.5%

All majors at Carson-Newman University

72 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Educational Administration and Supervision
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Political Science and Government
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Accounting and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies
Design and Applied Arts
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Sociology
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Finance and Financial Management Services
History
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Psychology, Other
Human Services, General
Computer Science
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Religion/Religious Studies
Chemistry
Mathematics
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Music
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Philosophy
Bible/Biblical Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Physics
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Marketing
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Education, General
Curriculum and Instruction
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Housing and Human Environments
Apparel and Textiles
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Community Organization and Advocacy
Economics
Social Sciences, Other
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
International Business
Management Information Systems and Services

Cost & ROI

Is Carson-Newman University worth it?

Pay $20,251/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $48,382 ten years out — about 2.4× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$20,251/yr
Median earnings
$48,382/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$21,500~$233/mo
4-year est. cost
$81,004net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Carson-Newman University's acceptance rate?

Carson-Newman University admits 90.5% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 955–1215 range on the SAT.

How much does Carson-Newman University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,251. The sticker price before any aid is $49,024, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $81,004.

How much debt do Carson-Newman University graduates have?

Graduates leave Carson-Newman University with a median federal student loan balance of $21,500, which works out to about $233 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 45.5% of students take federal loans.

Is Carson-Newman University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Carson-Newman University graduates earn a median of $48,382 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.4× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Carson-Newman University a value grade of C.

What SAT score do you need for Carson-Newman University?

Admitted students score 955–1215 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Carson-Newman University?

53.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Carson-Newman University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 74.2%.

What are the most popular majors at Carson-Newman University?

72 programs are listed in federal data; 46 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Carson-Newman University is Educational Administration and Supervision (20.3%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (15.2%).

What percent of Carson-Newman University students receive financial aid?

33.4% of Carson-Newman University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 45.5% take federal student loans.

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