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Carson-Newman University is one of the leading colleges in Tennessee with the acceptance rate of 79%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 865-471-3223 or send email at aporter@cn.edu.

3022 Enrolled 79% Acceptance Rate 19 - 25 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 3,022
    • Average HS GPA: 3.51
    • Acceptance Rate: 79%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 17% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 18% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 14% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 11% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 13% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 3% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    480 - 560
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    470 - 570
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    19 - 25

Academics

  • Majors

    BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
    Second Language Learning.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Environmental Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Fashion Merchandising.
    Finance, General.
    International Business.
    Organizational Leadership.
    Small Business Administration/Management.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Journalism.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Business Teacher Education.
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
    Curriculum and Instruction.
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
    History Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Psychology Teacher Education.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Special Education and Teaching, Other.
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    Creative Writing.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Apparel and Textiles, General.
    Child Development.
    Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management.
    Consumer Services and Advocacy.
    Family and Community Services.
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
    Housing and Human Environments, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Linguistics.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Athletic Training/Trainer.
    Dietetics/Dietitian.
    Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
    Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
    Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
    Physical Therapy/Therapist.
    Physician Assistant.
    Pre-Dentistry Studies.
    Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
    Pre-Optometry Studies.
    Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Chemistry, Other.
    Physics, General.
    Physics, Other.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    Psychology, Other.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Human Services, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Economics, Other.
    International Economics.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Bible/Biblical Studies.
    Religious/Sacred Music.
    Theology/Theological Studies.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Drawing.
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
    Graphic Design.
    Interior Design.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music History, Literature, and Theory.
    Music Performance, General.
    Music Theory and Composition.
    Music, General.
    Painting.
    Photography.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Mary Pawlenty
    First Lady of Minnesota, General Counsel
    Ron Tschetter
    Former Director of Peace Corps
    Dr. Ralph Holman
    Original research for Omega 3
    Scott Diddams
    Developed the optical atomic clock
    Jeff Nelson
    Major League Umpire
    Joel Hodgson
    Creator of (and Main Character in) Mystery Science Theatre 3000
    Dawson McAllister
    Radio Host, National Youth Minister

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $28200
    Required Fees
    $1300
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1600
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $1320
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1402
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $8150

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 79/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1722
    Foreign Countries Represented
    30

  • Demographics

    • Asian 9.17%
    • African-American 5.44%
    • Hispanic 76.39%
    • Caucasian 1.77%
    • Male 41%
    • Female 59%
    • Аre out of state 19

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    49%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 74/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    52
    Number of Honor Societies
    14
    Number of Social Sororities
    0

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    LGBT Support Groups: We have a weekly meeting for our LGBTQ students and allies sponsored by C-N alumni. We also have safe place program for all students to feel comfortable talking with faculty and staff on campus for support. Free individual counseling is also provided for all students.
    Minority Support Groups: We offer support groups for all students not just minority students. In the past we have offered a culture shots group for international students to help with the stressors of adjusting to culture shock. We also have a safe place program for all student to feel comfortable talking with faculty and staff for support. Free individual counseling is provided for all students.
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    49%
    Graduate in 5 years
    54%
    Graduate in 6 years
    57%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday - Saturday
      • M-F 8-4:30 Sat 9-12
      • 865-471-3223
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. M-F
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      5 times per year on special visitation dates
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