Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,601
Graduate Enrollment: 1,140
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Suburb: Small (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population less than 100,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.87%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 50.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 32.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.3%
Black: 9.2%
Hispanic: 6.1%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 4.6%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Black: 9.2%
Hispanic: 6.1%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 4.6%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,410
In-State tuition: $31,320Out-of-State tuition: $31,320
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,474 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,122 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,664 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,122 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,721 (2017)
Median Family Income: $47,177 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 43.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 55.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,063 |
| $30k-48k | $12,947 |
| $48k-75k | $16,993 |
| $75k-110k | $21,083 |
| $110k+ | $22,450 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 57%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,188 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,404 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 23 | $20,235 | $204 | $28,051 ($2,338) | $30,963 ($2,580) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $25,250 | $266 | $20,049 ($1,671) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 8 | $47,032 ($3,919) | |||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 11 | $25,562 | $201 | $39,213 ($3,268) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | $34,989 ($2,916) | |||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 15 | $37,825 ($3,152) | $41,638 ($3,470) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 50 | $25,000 | $244 | $49,312 ($4,109) | $61,785 ($5,149) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | $469 | $83,834 ($6,986) | $93,641 ($7,803) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 69 | $307 | $44,451 ($3,704) | $47,782 ($3,982) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 30 | $25,075 | $264 | $36,120 ($3,010) | $41,880 ($3,490) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 24 | $217 | $46,542 ($3,879) | $55,903 ($4,659) | |
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 19 | $41,733 ($3,478) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 26 | $12,000 | $127 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 23 | $23,749 | $232 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 37 | $25,625 | $265 | $24,269 ($2,022) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | $22,477 | $228 | $40,239 ($3,353) | $46,187 ($3,849) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $206 | $57,331 ($4,778) | $59,247 ($4,937) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $23,250 | $233 | $55,010 ($4,584) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 50 | $276 | $53,257 ($4,438) | $58,229 ($4,852) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 45 | $466 | $65,506 ($5,459) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 48 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | $19,398 | $204 | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 13 | $44,268 ($3,689) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $26,500 | $281 | $40,317 ($3,360) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,575Full time faculty: 54%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $61,739,751 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $71,080,042 (2022)