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How strong are the academics at Carson-Newman University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
16
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Carson-Newman has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
112
10-19
147
20-29
95
30-39
22
100+
2

Honors Programs

Carson-Newman University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Carson-Newman's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Carson-Newman University:

73%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
45%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Carson-Newman University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
18.8
25.04
31.28
37.52
43.76
50

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Environmental Biology 0
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 50
  • Accounting 7
  • Finance, General 4
  • Fashion Merchandising 2
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Accounting and Finance 0
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
  • Small Business Administration/Management 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Journalism 0
  • Public Relations/Image Management 0
  • Advertising 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 6
  • Special Education and Teaching, Other 4
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 3
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Psychology Teacher Education 1
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
  • Education, General 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
  • Engineering, Other 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
  • Creative Writing 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Early Childhood and Family Studies 8
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1
  • Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 0
  • Consumer Economics 0
  • Consumer Services and Advocacy 0
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0
  • Housing and Human Environments, General 0
  • Child Development 0
  • Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Linguistics 0
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 47
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 6
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
  • General Studies 0
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 29
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 4
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 11
  • Philosophy 0
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, Other 4
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Chemistry, Other 2
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 33
  • Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 8
  • Human Services, General 8
  • Human Services, General 8
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 4
  • International Economics 0
  • Economics, Other 0
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Painting 5
  • Interior Design 4
  • Music, General 4
  • Music Performance, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Photography 1
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Voice and Opera 0

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