Applying to Carson-Newman

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
68.27%	1,040

Carson-Newman University's acceptance rate is 68.27% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,991 students applied and 2,042 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Carson-Newman.

Carson-Newman's acceptance rate places 16th out of 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,040 and the ACT score is 22 at Carson-Newman. Carson-Newman's SAT score ranks 23rd out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Carson-Newman, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Carson-Newman University is 68.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.97%. 1,286 men and 1,705 women applied to Carson-Newman and 857 men and 1,185 women students were accepted.

Among them, 197 men and 170 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Carson-Newman.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Carson-Newman
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,991	1,286	1,705	0	0
Admitted	2,042	857	1,185	0	0
Enrolled	367	197	170	0	0
Acceptance Rate	68.27%	66.64%	69.50%	-	-
Yield	17.97%	22.99%	14.35%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Carson-Newman University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 35 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 264 students (72%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Carson-Newman.

The median SAT score is 1,040 with 520 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Carson-Newman. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Carson-Newman University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Carson-Newman
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1040	1130
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	520	570
SAT Math	460	520	560
ACT Composite	19	22	25
ACT Math	17	20	24
ACT English	17	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Carson-Newman University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 367 first-year students enrolled in Carson-Newman. The proportion of full-time students is 98.09% and part-time students is 1.91%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 53.68% and women students is 46.32%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Carson-Newman.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Carson-Newman
	Total	Men	Women
Total	367	197	170
Full-time	360	191	169
Part-time	7	6	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Carson-Newman. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carson-Newman University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Carson-Newman Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Carson-Newman.

Admission Information for Applying to Carson-Newman
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.cn.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.cn.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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