Carson-Newman University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,900

5.11% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,755

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.3%

2,991 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,735

54.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.6%

156 Graduates

About

Carson-Newman University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Carson-Newman University were Family Practice Nurse (125 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (58 degrees), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (33 degrees).

In 2023, 900 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carson-Newman University. 69.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (736 degrees), 12.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carson-Newman University is $32,900, which is $8,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Carson-Newman University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 801 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Carson-Newman University is $32,900, which is $8,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,755.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Carson-Newman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,900

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Carson-Newman University was $32,900. The cost of tuition at Carson-Newman University is $8,325 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Carson-Newman University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,755

2023 Value

1.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Carson-Newman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,755. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Carson-Newman University grew by 1.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carson-Newman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,881

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carson-Newman University was of $8,881 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.64% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Carson-Newman University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Carson-Newman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.01% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carson-Newman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Carson-Newman University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 801 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Carson-Newman University received 2,991 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.15% annual growth. Out of those 2,991 applicants, 2,042 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,735 students enrolled at Carson-Newman University in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Carson-Newman University has an overall enrollment yield of 18%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,042

Accepted Out of 2,991

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carson-Newman University was 68.3% (2,042 admissions from 2,991 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.15%, while admissions declined by 12.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Carson-Newman University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Carson-Newman University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Carson-Newman University had a total enrollment of 2,735 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Carson-Newman University is 1,500 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,235. This means that 54.8% of students enrolled at Carson-Newman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carson-Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.3% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 4.94% Hispanic or Latino, 2.08% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.585% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carson-Newman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.6%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Black or African American Male (7.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Black or African American Male (8.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carson-Newman University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,735 students. The full-time enrollment at Carson-Newman University is 1,500 and the part-time enrollment is 1,235. This means that 54.8% of students enrolled at Carson-Newman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carson-Newman University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carson-Newman University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Carson-Newman University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carson-Newman University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,031 enrolled students
Black or African American
277 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
135 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carson-Newman University is 74.3% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 4.94% Hispanic or Latino, 2.08% Two or More Races, 1.76% Asian, 0.585% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.219% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 50 students (1.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 358 more women than men received degrees from Carson-Newman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carson-Newman University is white (736 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Carson-Newman University is Family Practice Nurse (125 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (58 degrees) and Teacher Education & Professional Development (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carson-Newman University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (274 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,537,808 people), Registered nurses (1,520,737 people), Secondary school teachers (526,025 people), Education administrators (283,025 people), and Postsecondary teachers (240,869 people).

The most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University in 2023 are Education (274 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), Physical Sciences (13 degrees), and Health (231 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University are Education (274 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees), Physical Sciences (13 degrees), and Health (231 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,989,381 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,624 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (226,480 people), Computer Systems Design (166,860 people), and Legal services (140,234 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carson-Newman University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Psychology
35 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Carson-Newman University was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Carson-Newman University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

271

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

629

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Carson-Newman University, which is 0.431 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (629).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Carson-Newman University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Carson-Newman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.11 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Carson-Newman University in Family Practice Nurse, which is 13.5 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 49% of students graduating from Carson-Newman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Carson-Newman University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
736 degrees awarded
Black or African American
58 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carson-Newman University is white (736 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (58 degrees).

0.889% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
524 degrees awarded
White Male
212 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carson-Newman University is white female (524 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (212 degrees).

Operations

Carson-Newman University has an endowment valued at nearly $68.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.43M (6.45%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Carson-Newman University had a total salary expenditure of 50.6M. Carson-Newman University employs 49 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 30 Professors. Most academics at Carson-Newman University are Female Assistant professor (31), Female Associate professor (23), and Male Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carson-Newman University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 76 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Endowment

$68.7M

2023 Endowment

4.4%

growth from 2022

Carson-Newman University has an endowment valued at about $68.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Carson-Newman University grew 4.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Carson-Newman University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2023 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Carson-Newman University paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($50.6M) and a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.87% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.87M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2023, Carson-Newman University paid a total of $6.87M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

76 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carson-Newman University were Assistant professor with 49 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carson-Newman University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 76 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carson-Newman University was Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, Female Associate professor with 23 employees, and Male Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Carson-Newman University.

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