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Carson-Newman University

#22 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
  • 4 Year
  • Jefferson City, TN
  • 440 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Carson-Newman is a private, Christian university located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,608 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Carson-Newman acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Nursing. Graduating 46% of students, Carson-Newman alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,500.
    About Carson-Newman University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference
    Address
    1646 S Russell Ave
    Jefferson City, TN 37760
    Website
    cn.edu
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    Carson-Newman University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    940-1150
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,598/ 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
    $20,126/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    84%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.31 responses
    74%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.35 responses
    49%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.35 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      54 Graduates
    • Psychology
      48 Graduates
    • Nursing
      35 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      26 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      22 Graduates
    • Religious Studies
      19 Graduates
    • Accounting
      17 Graduates
    • Communications
      15 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      14 Graduates
    • Biology
      13 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,608Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    82
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
    31%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 25 responses
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    • Outgoing, approachable, and friendly
      60%
    • Friendly, but quiet
      28%
    • Outgoing
      8%
    • Diverse
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
    Poll
    50%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.40 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.41 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 27 responses
    Report
    • Christ-centered
      44%
    • Beautiful
      26%
    • Close-knit
      15%
    • Inclusive
      11%
    • Underrated
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    86%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.21 responses
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    Carson-Newman University Reviews

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    Carson-Newman offers a wide range of opportunities to explore. The university is rapidly growing and changing. It may be a small campus, but everything within it is moving at a fast pace. If you enjoy interacting with people I highly recommend giving this university a chance. It is incredibly easy to network with people. You are given plenty of leadership opportunities. The environment is suitable for learning. Just remember to try to get involved! The best time to get out of your comfort zone is in college.
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    Since it is a smaller university, the professors have more one on one time and can give every student ample attention. The baptist aspect of the college keeps everyone sturdy in their faith and helps others follow the correct path. Great college with awesome faculty!
    Carson Newman University is an amazing school. My professors here were always willing to work one on one with me and accommodate my children when I didn't have a babysitter. They put their students first. The teachers genuinely care about what happens to their students after they graduate. Carson Newman is a great university to build life long connections. They provide lots of activities for students living on or off campus. They provide for their students. This school helped me get through a lot!