Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

960–1220

Median ~1090

Acceptance rate

90%

Enrollment

1,387

ACT middle 50%

19–25

What the numbers say about Carson-Newman University

The reported middle 50% spans 260 points, from 960 to 1220. A planning score near or above 1260 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 540 Reading and Writing and 510 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 90% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 53% completion rate and $48,382 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$34,700

Tuition (out-of-state)

$34,700

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$48,382

4-year completion rate (150% time)

53%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 960 and 1220. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1260 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1220 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1090 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
960 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

Compare to other colleges →

Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Carson-Newman University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	1010–1240	96%
University of Memphis	Memphis, TN	920–1180	72%
Wichita State University	Wichita, KS	910–1240	94%
Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant, MI	960–1200	90%
Troy University	Troy, AL	940–1210	96%
Fort Hays State University	Hays, KS	970–1140	90%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Carson-Newman University?

Carson-Newman University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 960–1220, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1260 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Carson-Newman University's acceptance rate?

Carson-Newman University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 90%.

How much does it cost to attend Carson-Newman University?

Published tuition is approximately $34,700 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Carson-Newman University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Carson-Newman University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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