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Carson-Newman University

Carson-Newman University
1646 Russell Ave.
Jefferson City, TN 37760

Official telephone: (865) 471-2000
Website: https://www.cn.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 865 471-3223
800 678-9061 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.59
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 77%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 980 - 1120
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 7%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 74%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,882
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,477
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 24%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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