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Carson-Newman University Computer Science Programs

Carson-Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jefferson City, TN. A Smaller Suburban Community offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Carson-Newman University?

Get in touch with Carson-Newman University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone:	8654712000
Website:	www.cn.edu/
Admissions:	www.cn.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.cn.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Carson-Newman University?

You can apply to Carson-Newman University online at: www.cn.edu/apply/

Carson-Newman University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Carson-Newman University

Here’s what Carson-Newman University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Carson-Newman University?

Carson-Newman University has an acceptance rate of 90%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

5% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 70% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Carson-Newman University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 645. Math scores were between 455 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 955 to 1215. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Carson-Newman University ranged between 19 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Carson-Newman University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,017	913	90%
Women	1,443	1,312	91%

Can I Afford Carson-Newman University?

The average net price after aid at Carson-Newman University is $18,661. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$34,700
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,700
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,700
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,700

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Carson-Newman University receive some form of financial aid (360 students).

Nearly 95% of students at Carson-Newman University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,527 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,666.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Carson-Newman University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,295 per year.

Carson-Newman University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,478 students enrolled at Carson-Newman University. Carson-Newman University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,374 undergraduate students at Carson-Newman University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carson-Newman University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	125
Hispanic	74
White	1,020
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	68

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Carson-Newman University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	272
Georgia	22
Virginia	10
Florida	9
North Carolina	7

Additionally, approximately 5.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Carson-Newman University Graduate Student Diversity

1,066 of Carson-Newman University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Carson-Newman University, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carson-Newman University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	119
Hispanic	44
White	797
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	28

Online Learning at Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

609 undergraduate students at Carson-Newman University took at least one online class — of those, 58 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 178 students took at least one online class and 794 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Carson-Newman University

These computer science programs are offered at Carson-Newman University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	6	—	—	9

Academic Programs at Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Carson-Newman University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.