 |
|
|
|
Students attend Carson Newman in Jefferson City, Tennessee, a small suburb. The school is proud of its Baptist status. Carson Newman is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Carson Newman is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, education and teaching, and family and social work.
Carson Newman is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Carson Newman maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,007 students at Carson Newman (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Carson Newman has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Carson Newman offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the South Atlantic Conference. Carson Newman offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Carson - Newman College
1646 S Russell Ave
Jefferson City, TN 37760
General Phone: (865) 471-2000
Admissions Phone: (865) 471-3223
Financial Aid Phone: (865) 471-3247
http://www.cn.edu
Carson Newman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 126 | education, curriculum and instruction, ESL instruction, physical education teaching, special education, school counseling, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 65 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | history, general studies, political science, English, sociology, creative writing, international economics, Biblical languages, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology courses, counseling psychology, psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Family And Social Work | 30 | child development, human services, merchandising and retailing, consumer services and advocacy, food and nutrition, consumer economics |
| Media | 25 | mass communication, advertising, communication studies |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | photography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care facilities management |
| Fine Arts | 2 | painting |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Carson Newman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 390 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 67 | 5 |
In 2005, Carson Newman had a total enrollment of 2,007 students (1,903 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 67% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| North Dakota | 4% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Carson Newman offers campus housing for 1,290 of its 1,903 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jefferson City, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,066 | 828 | 78% | 450 | 54% |
| Men | 485 | 386 | 80% | 237 | 61% |
| Women | 581 | 442 | 76% | 213 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 40% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 60% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (865) 471-3223
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,240 |
| Room and board | $ 5,380 |
| Room charge | $ 2,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Carson Newman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (865) 471-3247
Carson Newman has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $68,417 | 3 | $64,550 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $63,742 | 5 | $55,330 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $53,128 | 5 | $51,570 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $43,548 | 19 | $37,800 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $41,609 | 29 | $39,072 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $31,825 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $45,459 | 61 | $38,750 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 164 | 71 | 235 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 51 | 104 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Consumer Economics
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Consumer Services and Advocacy
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
International Economics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carson Newman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Carson Newman.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Mathematics
Education And Teaching
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.