We were happy to see Carson Newman College luminaries Dr. Randall O’Brien and wife Kay, Trustee Max Bahner and faculty Tim Norton wander into our shop on Monday. We enjoyed visiting with them while they toured our facilities here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With two Cokers among Carson Newman alumni (Casey 2004 degrees in Interior Design and Retail, Cameron 2007 degree in Computer Information Systems) we figured lunch was on them!
Type of Institution
Carson-Newman College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution that combines both undergraduate and graduate academic programs with an overt mission of serving God through serving others.
Founded 1851
Dr. J. Randall O’Brien, named the College’s 22nd president in July 2008.
Steeples of Excellence
Carson-Newman’s five Steeples of Excellence denote central elements of the institution’s mission. Each of these programs focuses on work important to the College. They are the Appalachian Center, the Louis and Mary Charlotte Ball Institute for Church Music, the Center for Baptist Studies, the Center for Global Education, and the Wellness Center.
Carson-Newman College Mission Statement
Our mission is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Campus
125 acres across rolling hills in the heart of Jefferson City Location Nestled within the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and in between two lakes, campus is located 28 miles northeast of Knoxville.
The mailing address is: 2130 Branner Ave. Jefferson City, TN 37760
The physical address is: 1646 Russell Ave. Jefferson City, TN
Jefferson County, Tennessee
Arguably part of the state’s most scenic region, Jefferson County’s location to the Appalachian Mountains and Tennessee waterways provides a premier setting for higher education.
Students 2013 full-time undergraduate students, 250 graduate students
Demographics Students from 35 states, Washington DC and approximately 30 foreign countries
Faculty
129 full time
Student/Faculty Ratio
13:1
Average Class Size
16
Academic Program
53 majors available within academic disciplines. Four undergraduate degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and four graduate degrees (Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Counseling)
Study Abroad
Opportunities to study areas of interest with an international focus include Al Akhawayn University Exchange Program, Asian Exchange Programs, Chinese Cross-Culture Institute, London Program, Oxford Term, International Cross-Culture Courses, and Mission Outreach opportunities world-wide.
Internet
In-room internet access; wireless campus network
Clubs/organizations
Approximately 50, including religious, social, service, professional and departmental groups, student newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine
Honor Societies
18
Honors Program
The Carson-Newman Honors Program provides academic challenges and opportunities for intellectually gifted and curious students through team-taught interdisciplinary classes and extra-curricular events. A scholarship competition is held each February.
Sports
NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference in 14 varsity sports; nationally recognized intramural program
Tuition & Fees, Room & Board
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Financial Aid
Carson-Newman is committed to providing an affordable, top-quality education for our students. Annually, over 90 percent receive some form of assistance.
Library
The Stephens-Burnett Memorial Library contains over 200,000 volumes and 8,000 periodicals. The Media Services Center provides video and television production facilities, as well as satellite teleconferencing. Also available is a selective government depository with access to thousands of government publications. Library houses The Baptist Archives for East Tennessee.
