Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$21.5k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$34,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,700
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,507
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,748
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$45,207
Net price (after aid)$18,661
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,134
$30k – $48k$15,829
$48k – $75k$17,326
$75k – $110k$24,387
$110k+$25,010
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$48,382
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants39%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans52%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$34.7k
Net price
$18.7k
Pell
39%
above avg
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$48.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (22)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish LiteratureHistoryPhilosophy
Health Sciences
Physical TherapyNursing
Admissions
Acceptance rate
68%
SAT range
940 - 1130
ACT range
19 - 25
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About Carson-Newman University
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- Where is Carson-Newman University located?
- Carson-Newman University is located in Jefferson City, TN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Carson-Newman University?
- Carson-Newman University is a private university based in TN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Carson-Newman University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Carson-Newman University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Carson-Newman University?
- Carson-Newman University's published in-state tuition is approximately $34,700 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Carson-Newman University?
- Carson-Newman University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,440 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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