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$34,700
per year
In-State Tuition
90%
Acceptance Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
Carson-Newman University is an educational institution in Jefferson City, TN. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Every Fall 2026 Carson-Newman freshman gets an automatic merit scholarship of $10,000 to $18,000 a year based on high school GPA; tests are optional.
For students entering Fall 2026
Presidential Excellence Scholarship (3.90+ GPA)
Automatic$18,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours) and satisfactory academic standing each semester; up to 8 semesters
Automatic at acceptance based on high school GPA (and optional test scores); no additional application.
GPA band: 3.90 and above. You receive only the award for your band. ACT/SAT/CLT optional; updated scores accepted until June 15, 2026 can only raise the award.
Presidential Scholarship (3.5-3.89 GPA)
Automatic$16,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours) and satisfactory academic standing each semester; up to 8 semesters
Automatic at acceptance based on high school GPA (and optional test scores); no additional application.
GPA band: 3.5 to below 3.90. You receive only the award for your band. ACT/SAT/CLT optional; updated scores accepted until June 15, 2026 can only raise the award.
Dean's Scholarship (3.0-3.49 GPA)
Automatic$14,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours) and satisfactory academic standing each semester; up to 8 semesters
Automatic at acceptance based on high school GPA (and optional test scores); no additional application.
GPA band: 3.0 to below 3.5. You receive only the award for your band. ACT/SAT/CLT optional; updated scores accepted until June 15, 2026 can only raise the award.
Faculty Scholarship (2.5-2.99 GPA)
Automatic$12,000 per year
Renewable: Full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours) and satisfactory academic standing each semester; up to 8 semesters
Automatic at acceptance based on high school GPA (and optional test scores); no additional application.
GPA band: 2.5 to below 3.0. You receive only the award for your band. ACT/SAT/CLT optional; updated scores accepted until June 15, 2026 can only raise the award.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$16,672
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,382
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Among completers who borrowed
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Location
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Jefferson County
Control
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