Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 79.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,062
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 980–1,143
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 23
- Total Enrollment
- 1,374
Admissions Overview
Carson-Newman is less selective with an 80% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements get admitted. Students typically score between 980-1143 on the SAT, with an average of 1062. The ACT average is 23. This Baptist-affiliated university values students who embrace its Christian mission and small-campus community feel. With only 1,374 students and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, the school seeks applicants who want personal attention and mentorship. Strong candidates demonstrate academic capability alongside a commitment to faith-based learning. The university particularly welcomes Tennessee residents, who make up 74% of the student body, and students interested in its 21 NCAA Division II athletic programs.