Carson-Newman University · Cost & aid

Jefferson City, TN · Suburb · Private · Doctoral/professional university · the Eagles · Website ↗

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$50,543

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$19,755

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division II

$2.4M

Athletic aid, women's

$12,968 per roster spot

$3.8M

Athletic aid, men's

$9,903 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $50,543 sticker.

Family income under $30k$15,134

$30k – $48k$15,829

$48k – $75k$17,326

$75k – $110k$24,387

Over $110k$25,010

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$2,399,217
Per roster spot$12,968 across 185 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$3,783,249
Per roster spot$9,903 across 382 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$0 / $0
Tuition & fees$34,700

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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