Carson Newman University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Carson Newman University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,590 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1851 and is the only institution located in Jefferson City, Tennessee.

Carson Newman University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Carson Newman University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
121
Carson Newman University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 121 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Carson Newman University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Carson Newman University is below average - 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carson Newman University is good - 10:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - $31,300 a year. The additional fees at Carson Newman University not covered by tuition are around $1,700, which makes it a total of $33,000 annually.

Read the details about Carson Newman University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to government data, 2,928 applications were submitted and 2,336 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Carson Newman University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Carson Newman University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carson Newman University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Carson Newman University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,500 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Carson Newman University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Carson Newman University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carson Newman University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Carson Newman University
1646 S Russell Ave
Jefferson City, Tennessee
37760, USA
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