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What are your chances at Carson-Newman University?

Jefferson City, TN · Private · 1,387 students

91%admitted
90.5% acceptance rate

A likely admit for most qualified applicants.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 91 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students955–1215
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What Carson-Newman University actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$20,251
per year, after grants · sticker $49,024
Median earnings
$48,382
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
53.2%
finish within six years
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation · about $228/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$16,672
$30,000 – $48,000$16,446
$48,000 – $75,000$17,313
$75,000 – $110,000$21,209
Over $110,000$28,621

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, Carson-Newman University’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University accepts about 90.5% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

Admitted students typically score between 955 and 1215 on the SAT, or 19–25 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.