Carson-Newman University

$18,000 a year · about $72,000 over 4 years

At least a 3.90 GPA; enroll full-time; maintain Satisfactory Academic standing each semester

$16,000 a year · about $64,000 over 4 years

At least a 3.5 GPA; enroll full-time; maintain Satisfactory Academic standing each semester

$14,000 a year · about $56,000 over 4 years

At least a 3.0 GPA; enroll full-time; maintain Satisfactory Academic standing each semester

$12,000 a year · about $48,000 over 4 years

Fall 2026 freshman merit tier.

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Fall 2026 tier for GPA below 2.5.

Full cost of attendance · about $196,000 over 4 years

Minimum 3.65 GPA; minimum 1300 SAT or 28 ACT; test scores and transcripts submitted by December; competes at INSIGNIS Academic Scholarship Weekend

Full tuition · about $139,000 over 4 years

Minimum 3.65 GPA; minimum 1300 SAT or 28 ACT; scores/transcripts submitted by December; must compete for the award

Full tuition · about $139,000 over 4 years

3.65 or higher GPA; 28 or higher composite ACT, or 1310 or higher SAT (critical reading & math), or 86 or higher CLT; must compete at Honors Weekend