Carson-Newman University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,920

6.1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,147

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.17%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

78.9%

2,953 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,835

61.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.8%

261 Graduates

About

Carson-Newman University is a higher education institution located in Jefferson County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Carson-Newman University were General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), Teacher Education & Professional Development (41 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (27 degrees).

In 2021, 750 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carson-Newman University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (612 degrees), 9.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carson-Newman University is $29,920, which is $6,736 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Carson-Newman University is $29,920, which is $6,736 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,147.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Carson-Newman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,920

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Carson-Newman University was $29,920. The cost of tuition at Carson-Newman University is $6,736 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,147

2021 Value

5.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Carson-Newman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,147. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Carson-Newman University grew by 5.35%.

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

$8,201

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carson-Newman University was of $8,201 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.05% between 2020 and 2021.

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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Carson-Newman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2020, when 96% 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.

1.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Carson-Newman University was 1.17%, which represents 9 out of the 771 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 2,953 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.28% annual growth. Out of those 2,953 applicants, 2,329 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,835 students enrolled at Carson-Newman University in 2021. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Carson-Newman University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,329

Accepted Out of 2,953

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carson-Newman University was 78.9% (2,329 admissions from 2,953 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.28%, while admissions declined by −2.84%..

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

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Carson-Newman University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Carson-Newman University had a total enrollment of 2,835 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Carson-Newman University is 1,739 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,096. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at Carson-Newman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carson-Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.7% White, 8.68% Black or African American, 4.83% Hispanic or Latino, 2.72% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.847% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0705% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carson-Newman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.4%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Black or African American Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carson-Newman University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,835 students. The full-time enrollment at Carson-Newman University is 1,739 and the part-time enrollment is 1,096. This means that 61.3% of students enrolled at Carson-Newman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Carson-Newman University had a retention rate lower than 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 (2021)

White
2,145 enrolled students
Black or African American
246 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carson-Newman University is 75.7% White, 8.68% Black or African American, 4.83% Hispanic or Latino, 2.72% Two or More Races, 1.31% Asian, 0.847% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0705% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 54 students (1.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 250 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 (612 degrees awarded). There were 9.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Carson-Newman University is General Business Administration & Management (78 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education & Professional Development (41 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (27 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (254 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 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 (1,719,332 people), Secondary school teachers (489,847 people), Physicians (413,186 people), Education administrators (293,456 people), and Postsecondary teachers (247,409 people).

The most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (254 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Carson-Newman University are EDUCATION. (254 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (12 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,935,625 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (598,501 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (550,307 people), Offices of physicians (219,401 people), and Outpatient care centers (151,802 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
50 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Carson-Newman University was Registered Nursing with 50 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

250

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

500

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 250 degrees were awarded to men at Carson-Newman University, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (500).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Carson-Newman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Carson-Newman University in Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision, which is 1.74 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 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, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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 2021 at Carson-Newman University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.766% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
612 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carson-Newman University is white (612 degrees awarded). There were 9.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

0.4% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
423 degrees awarded
White Male
189 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 (423 degrees awarded). There were 2.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (189 degrees).

Operations

Carson-Newman University has an endowment valued at nearly $71.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12M (16.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Carson-Newman University had a total salary expenditure of 44.4M. Carson-Newman University employs 47 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 31 Professors. Most academics at Carson-Newman University are Female Associate professor (25), Female Assistant professor (25), and Male Assistant professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carson-Newman University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Endowment

$71.1M

2021 Endowment

13.3%

growth from 2020

Carson-Newman University has an endowment valued at about $71.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Carson-Newman University grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.6M 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

$17.5M

2021 Salaries

3.87%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Carson-Newman University paid a median of $17.5M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($44.4M) and a 3.87% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.98M

Instructional Salaries

123

Number of Employees

In 2021, Carson-Newman University paid a total of $6.98M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carson-Newman University were Assistant professor with 47 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Professor with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carson-Newman University were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carson-Newman University was Female Associate professor with 25 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 22 employees.

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