Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $49,024. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,700 |
| Housing & meals | $10,507 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $3,736 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,519 |
| Total cost of attendance | $49,024 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Carson-Newman University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Carson-Newman University has the 22nd-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cumberland University | $18,759 | 46% | $57,687 |
| 19 | Lee University | $18,878 | 63% | $43,222 |
| 20 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $18,976 | 74% | $60,249 |
| 21 | Maryville College | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 |
| 22 | Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | 53% | $48,382 |
| 23 | Lincoln Memorial University | $20,406 | 50% | $49,956 |
| 24 | Bryan College-Dayton | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 |
| 25 | Tusculum University | $21,131 | 25% | $44,367 |
| 26 | Milligan University | $21,365 | 63% | $46,641 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Carson-Newman University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | 90% | $20,251 | 53% | $48,382 | This school |
| Christian Brothers University | 87% | $9,854 | 55% | $57,478 | |
| King University | 100% | $22,347 | 48% | $59,831 | |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | $11,212 | 40% | $72,529 | |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | 69% | $16,813 | 53% | $49,378 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Carson-Newman University would cost you $10,397 more per year than Christian Brothers University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Carson-Newman University, mostly from more Christian Brothers University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$3,115).
- Christian Brothers University gives aided families $9,411 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Carson-Newman University | CBU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,700 | $38,420 | −$3,720 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,393 | +$207 |
| Housing & meals | $10,507 | $10,731 | −$224 |
| Personal & travel | $3,736 | $2,128 | +$1,608 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,519 | −$4,634 | +$3,115 |
| Sticker price | $49,024 | $48,038 | +$986 |
| Average grants | −$28,773 | −$38,184 | +$9,411 |
| You pay | $20,251 | $9,854 | +$10,397 |
“+” means Carson-Newman University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Carson-Newman University cost questions
How much is tuition at Carson-Newman University?
Tuition and fees are $34,700 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Carson-Newman University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $49,024 a year.
What do families actually pay at Carson-Newman University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,251 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,672; $48–75k pay $17,313; $110k+ pay $28,621.
How much debt do Carson-Newman University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,519, and 4.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Carson-Newman University overview