Overview

Carson-Newman University is a University institution located in Jefferson City, TN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1646 Russell Avenue
PO Box 557
Jefferson City, TN  37760
United States

Contact Mrs. Danette Seale
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: cnadmiss@cn.edu
Phone: 865-471-3248
Fax: 865-471-4817

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Small Business Administration/management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Psychology 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
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Child Development
Consumer Economics
Consumer Merchandising/retailing Management
Consumer Services And Advocacy
Early Childhood And Family Studies
Family And Consumer Economics And Related Services, Other
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Housing And Human Environments, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration/management
Nursing Administration
Nursing Science
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Applied And Professional Ethics
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, Other
International Economics
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Religious/sacred Music
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Fashion/apparel Design
Film/cinema/media Studies
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,928

Applied

2,336

Accepted

1,523

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,787

Females Applied

1,459

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,141

Males Applied

877

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.25 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Medical history

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	526	470	562
SAT Math	520	510	580
ACT Composite	22	19	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,900

Private

Fees

1,400

Full-time student fees

9,750

Room & board

5,900

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

29,183

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,114

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,122

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,157

Avg. Loan Aid

13,814

Avg. Grant Aid

23,701

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,523

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.4%
Black or African American	9.39%
White or Caucasian	73.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.7%
Asian	1.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	4.06%
Other	0.98%

Gender

Male (44.12%)

Female (56.2%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week, Beach Fest and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Baptist Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, Student Ambassadors Association and Columbians

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

231

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 121

Part-time - 110

Male - 114

Female - 117

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