Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003481
- Phone: (423) 775-2041
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
69.24%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
30FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,944Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Carson – Newman College
Also known as William Jennings Bryan College
721 Bryan Drive, Dayton, TN
Carson - Newman College is a nonprofit private institution located in Jefferson City, TN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Carson - Newman College has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Psychology
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants accepted to Carson - Newman College are in the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 855 - 1115 on the SAT exam. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 19 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $24,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $2,800 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Carson - Newman College Eagles participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.cn.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates William Jennings Bryan College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Carson – Newman College is about 2,600, where graduate students make up roughly 19% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $28,000-$33,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,200-$1,400 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $19,477 |
Receiving Student Loans | 69% | $5,708 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Carson – Newman College may offer student services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Dietetics Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
William Jennings Bryan College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (South Atlantic Conference)
- Basketball (South Atlantic Conference)
- Football (South Atlantic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Carson – Newman College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- ESL (M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Special Education (B, M)
- Secondary Education (M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Physical Education (B)
- Curriculum and Instruction (M)
- Education
- Middle School Teacher
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Carson – Newman College.
- Lincoln Memorial University in Cleveland, TN (32 miles away)
- Maryville College in Pulaski, TN (37 miles away)
- Tusculum College in Blountville, TN (41 miles away)
- University of the Cumberlands in Louisville, KY (53 miles away)
- Mars Hill College in Louisburg, NC (56 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Tennessee colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of private colleges in Tennessee
- Browse our detailed list of Bible & Christian Colleges in Tennessee
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003481
- Phone: (423) 775-2041
- School Homepage