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Carson-Newman College was originally founded as the Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary in the year 1851. It became the Carson College in 1880, and merged with the women’s college called Newman College in 1889. This Baptist liberal arts institute sits on a 100-acre campus in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Carson-Newman College's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students from over 40 States and more than 30 countries worldwide.
Carson-Newman College offers a number of master degrees in counseling, education, and science in nursing. Post-baccalaureate programs in health services are also available. The college offers the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of Carson-Newman College fields men’s and women’s teams in volleyball, wrestling, tennis, softball, soccer, golf, basketball, baseball, and cross country. The teams are nicknamed the Eagles.
Carson Newman can be found in Jefferson City, TN (a small suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Baptist school. Carson Newman is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The range of program offerings available from Carson Newman is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Carson Newman does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 568, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at Carson Newman are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,012 students were enrolled in Carson Newman.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Carson Newman. The school offers students meal plans. Carson Newman student athletes compete in South Atlantic Conference competitions. The school 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
http://www.cn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 118 | curriculum and instruction, education, physical education teaching, ESL instruction, family/home economics teaching, school counseling, music teaching, special education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, MIS, accounting, managerial economics, marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | history, general studies, sociology, political science, English, creative writing, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | child development, human services, consumer services and advocacy, food and nutrition, consumer economics, merchandising and retailing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology courses, psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 22 | communication studies, advertising, mass communication |
| Medicine | 18 | medical preparatory |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | religion, philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Music | 5 | music, music theory and composition |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | photography |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care facilities management |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Fine Arts | 0 | painting |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Carson Newman in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 5 |
In 2007, Carson Newman had a total enrollment of 2,012 students (1,900 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 67% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Carson Newman offers campus housing for 1,290 of its 1,900 (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 | 3,298 | 2,037 | 62% | 438 | 22% |
| Men | 1,397 | 878 | 63% | 207 | 24% |
| Women | 1,901 | 1,159 | 61% | 231 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 460 | 568 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 31% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,980 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,980 |
| Room and board | $ 5,380 |
| Room charge | $ 2,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Carson Newman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348100)
Carson Newman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $65,767 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $61,938 | 3 | $68,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $57,650 | 7 | $54,686 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $45,600 | 20 | $45,150 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $43,888 | 25 | $43,388 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $34,950 | 4 | $35,900 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $46,836 | 56 | $44,895 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 160 | 78 | 238 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 44 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Track | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 53 | 83 |
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
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
History 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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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 ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
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
Biochemistry
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% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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
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