Carson-Newman University
PrivateJefferson City, TN
Carson-Newman University, in Jefferson City, TN, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,387 students. Carson-Newman University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 90%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $70,769/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Carson-Newman University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Carson-Newman University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carson-Newman University's acceptance rate?
Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN admits approximately 90% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Carson-Newman University?
Admitted students at Carson-Newman University typically score between 955–1215 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Carson-Newman University?
Admitted students at Carson-Newman University typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Carson-Newman University cost?
Carson-Newman University's total cost of attendance is reported at $49,024 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Carson-Newman University require students to live on campus?
No -- Carson-Newman University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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