Quick Facts
Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is a nationally ranked liberal arts university. In a caring Christian community, our mission is to prepare students as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.
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President
Dr. Charles A. Fowler was named the 23rd president of the University in June 2019.
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Student Enrollment
Carson-Newman's total enrollment is 2,729.
Undergraduate enrollment is 1,525.
Graduate enrollment is 1,204.
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Total Faculty
215
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Student/Faculty Ratio
13:1
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Demographics
Carson-Newman welcomes students from 28 countries and most states.
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Affiliation
Carson-Newman University is pleased to be affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention.
About
Contact
1646 Russell Ave.
Jefferson City, TN 37760
P 865-471-2000
Our 120-acre campus in Jefferson County, Tennessee, is just 35 minutes from Knoxville and 40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains. Two lakes and a state park also surround our campus. From vibrant city life to serene wilderness, you’ll find it all in East Tennessee.
Students participate in 70+ campus organizations. The calendar is filled with campus wide events and activities, and most are student-led.
Opportunities to study with an international focus include partnerships with Al Akhawayn University Exchange Program, Asian Exchange Programs, Chinese Cross-Culture Institute, London Program, Oxford Term, international cross-cultural courses and mission outreach opportunities worldwide.
Carson-Newman is competitively priced to make private education affordable.
The average freshman retention rate is 70%.
Carson-Newman is committed to providing an affordable, top-quality education for our students. Annually, over 96% of students receive some form of financial aid.
