Carson Newman College
1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760
Admission: Tel (423)471-3223 or
(800)678-9061
Fax (423)471-3502;
http://www.cn.edu
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
782 men, 1091 women
Part-time:
68 men, 122 women
Graduate School:
67 men, 178 women
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
1,199
Number accepted:
1078
Number enrolled:
435
Average SAT scores:
N/A
Average ACT score:
23.5
Average GPA:
3.2
Freshman retention rate:
73%
COSTS:
Tuition:
$18,380
Room and Board:
$7,120
Fees, books, misc.:
$950 approx.
FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
92%
Average financial aid package:
$7,900
FACULTY:
Full-time:
122
Part-time:
23
Ph.D.:
68% ratio:
13:1
%
Student-faculty
IN ADDITION
Money magazine named Carson-Newman as one of the Top 100 Best Buys in higher education in its 1997 College Guide.
Carson-Newman has been cited by U.S. News and World Report for making its "Most Efficient" list. The magazine also recognized the C-N faculty for its unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Carson-Newman is a member of the John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges for its conscious attempt to instill integrity and values in its students.
The CNC Campus Ministries program is one of the largest and most active in the country. Recently, over 1,300 C-N students participated in some type of mission project at home and abroad in a single school year.
Carson-Newman hosts three Showcase Saturdays (open houses) and three Prime Times (overnight visitations) each year for prospective students. Individual campus visit appointments may be scheduled any time.
Carson Newman College
1646 Russell Avenue
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760
Carson-Newman's library is filled with over 200,000 volumes of resources and is also accessible to students via the Internet.
College Description
Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is a four-year private liberal arts college affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. C-N is conveniently located in the eastern part of Tennessee, just 30 miles from Knoxville, which has a population of 450,000, and 45 miles from Gatlinburg, a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. At Carson-Newman, students can choose from over 50 areas of study and seven degree options. Undergraduate degrees include Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Graduate students can choose from a number of master's degrees in the fields of education and counseling as well as a Master of Science in nursing. Carson-Newman believes in educating both the mind and the heart, and is committed to providing superior Christian education in an environment that encourages intellectual, spiritual and personal growth.
Academic Life
Academic Life The seven academic divisions of Carson-Newman are Applied Human Sciences, Business, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Social Sciences. The College operates on a traditional semester system. Mayterm is a three-week intensive period of study that gives students the opportunity to earn 3 credit hours. Summer school is offered as a six-week program of study. All baccalaureate degrees require completion of 128 semester hours. Students must complete 51 semester hours in general education requirements and a total of 36 semester hours at the junior/senior level. Specific course requirements vary depending on the major and degree program. Honors courses, independent study and internships are available to those who qualify. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of study-abroad programs. Advanced credit is available for students who achieve required scores on AP exams, CLEP tests and C-N departmental exams. Carson-Newman has an exceptionally high placement rate in professional programs in law, medicine, business and theological study, which is testimony to the excellence of its rigorous academic program.
Campus Life
There are more than 30 student clubs and organizations that C-N students can be a part of, including honor societies, fraternities and sororities, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Appalachian Outreach. The Student Government Association at C-N is the oldest in the Southeast, so the tradition of students being an active and integrated part of the College has a long history. The hub of campus activity is the spectacular $11-million student center. The award-winning 96,000-square-foot building is where the Carson-Newman "family" meets to study, exercise, eat or just socialize. Students take advantage of an Olympic-size pool, running track, racquetball courts, the College bookstore, a post office, a dining area and an outdoor cafŽ. C-N provides numerous opportunities for Christian ministry including singing ensembles, mission projects, Bible studies and Spring Break mission trips.
Facilities and Resources
Facilities and Resources C-N offers the facilities and resources necessary for the enrichment of each student's education. The 90-acre campus consists of 20 major buildings, most of them neo-Georgian architecture. Facilities include five computer labs, a word-processing lab, a 180,000-volume media services center, two theaters for drama production, two art galleries, 23 individual art studios, a student-run television station and the Student Activities Center. The Carson-Newman Music Building boasts the Thomas Recital Hall, one of the finest music facilities in the Southeast. Students participate in softball, tennis, flag football, basketball, sand volleyball and other sports on the numerous campus athletic fields and courts. Two men's and three women's residence halls accommodate 1,200 on-campus residents. Students are required to live on-campus their first three years or until they turn 21. Married student housing is available on a limited basis. All residence halls are wired for individual computer hook-ups, giving students access to e-mail, Netscape and the campus-wide computer network.
Athletics/Sports
Carson-Newman is a member of the NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference. C-N fields a total of 16 men's and women's varsity teams, including baseball, basketball, cross country/track, golf, soccer, tennis and wrestling for men and basketball, cross country/track, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball for women. Since joining the NCAA in 1993, C-N athletic teams have won numerous conference championships and have made 15 trips to post-season play. The Eagle football team has won five national championships. Carson-Newman students also enjoy taking part in the extensive intramural program. In addition to the standard team sports such as volleyball, basketball and softball, students can also participate in more nontraditional activities such as Spades, "Win, Lose or Draw," and Frisbee golf.
Financial Aid
Carson-Newman allocates thousands of dollars each year to help supplement the resources of families. In fact, 85% of C-N students receive some form of financial aid. Financial aid awards are tailored to meet students' economic needs. C-N participates in all state and federal aid programs, and awards are based on demonstrated need as documented by a need analysis form such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, applicants must complete a Carson-Newman Application for Financial Aid and Scholarships to be considered for aid. Academic scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement. The deadline for filing financial aid forms is April 1. Notification of financial aid awards is made on a rolling basis.
Admission Requirements
Carson-Newman College seeks applicants who demonstrate academic preparation and who possess an appreciation of and sensitivity to a Christian education and a liberal arts curriculum. Applications are accepted for each term of enrollment (fall, spring, summer) from both freshman and transfer applicants. A college preparatory program including four units of high school English, two units of math, one unit of a foreign language, two units of science and three units of social studies is strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Additionally, freshman candidates must have a GPA of 2.25 in the core curriculum and a minimum score of 920 on the SAT I and 19 on the ACT. They must also rank in the top half of their high school graduating class. Transfer applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses that transfer to Carson-Newman. Applicants must submit an application for admission, official transcripts and a nonrefundable $25 application fee. An on-campus interview with an admissions counselor is encouraged. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis and students are notified within two weeks of receipt of all required documents. The application deadline is May 1 for fall semester and December 1 for spring semester.