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Carson-Newman University

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Jefferson City, TN

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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

Admit rate90%
SAT range955–1215
ACT range19–25
Undergrads1,387
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$49,024
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,382

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$64,634/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,503/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$46,614/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$45,780/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,340/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,769/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$44,311/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies$43,115/yr
Psychology
Psychology, Other$49,609/yr
Psychology, General$37,992/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,172
Typical room charge$4,457
Typical board charge$5,640

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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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