Jefferson City, TN
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 68%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,862 | 2,674 | 557 | 69% |
| 2020 | 3,022 | 2,397 | 383 | 79% |
| 2021 | 2,953 | 2,329 | 395 | 79% |
| 2022 | 2,928 | 2,336 | 301 | 80% |
| 2023 | 2,991 | 2,042 | 367 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,185 of 1,705 women and 857 of 1,286 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Carson-Newman University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,042 of 2,991 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,991 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 367 enrolled.
No. Carson-Newman University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 68%.