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Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,324

Acceptance Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

52%

Annual Tuition

$34,700

At a Glance

Total Students

1,374

Retention Rate

74%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

52%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Carson-Newman University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,374 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 68.3% and a graduation rate of 52%. The retention rate is 73.6%. The in-state tuition is $34,700.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,215. Five years out, earnings are $39,324, and after ten years, earnings increase to $48,382. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 52.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$42k

1 YEAR

$39k

5 YEARS

$48k

10 YEARS

Top 73% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of Carson-Newman University report earnings of $42,215 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $39,324. However, ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,382. The median debt for graduates is $21,500. Over half of the students, 52.4%, receive financial aid.

Carson-Newman University has a graduation rate of 52% and a retention rate of 73.6%. The university has an acceptance rate of 68.3% and a student population of 1,374. The annual in-state tuition is $34,700.

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Campus Location

Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City, TN 37760

Carson-Newman University is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carson-Newman University has an acceptance rate of 68.3%.