Carson-Newman University
Carson-Newman University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in a suburb, in Jefferson City.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,514 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 395 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 277 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 46% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Carson-Newman University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $26,200, and fees were $1,200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $26,200 and $1,200 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
Number of Students2,514 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Baptist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 5 | 30 |
Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 940 to 1150 |
ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,090/credit | |
In State Students | $1,090/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,090/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $485/credit | |
In State Students | $485/credit | |
Out of State Students | $485/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $49,050 | $49,050 | $49,050 |
ADN | 70 | $76,300 | $76,300 | $76,300 |
BSN | 125 | $136,250 | $136,250 | $136,250 |
FNP | 50 | $24,250 | $24,250 | $24,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Carson-Newman University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 50% | $4,258 |
Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,140 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 72% | $5,095 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $14,162 |
Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,486 |
Private Loans | 5% | $9,274 |
$18,598
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$14,317 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,928 |
$48,001 to $75,000$18,343 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,266 |
Over $110,000$23,406 |
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Student Population
1,690
Undergrads
824
Graduates
1,553
Women
961
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
78% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.