Carson-Newman University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Carson-Newman University Rankings
Affordability63
Selectivity36
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings24
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Carson-Newman University
90%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education13%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies4%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Carson-Newman University
66%
Admission Rate
525
Median SAT Math
539
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–570
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–598
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Carson-Newman University
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$39K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Carson-Newman University
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
64%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Carson-Newman University
63%
Retention Rate
35%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 48% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Carson-Newman University
92%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Carson-Newman University
1,695
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
786
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 9% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Carson-Newman University, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
12 miles, NE
Walters State Community College
14 miles, NE
Johnson University
19 miles, SW
Sandra Academy of Salon Services Inc
23 miles, N