Carson-Newman University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
5%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Carson-Newman University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.9%(1,249)
Hispanic
6.1%(97)
African American
9.0%(145)
Asian
1.1%(17)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
3.7%(59)
Unknown
1.2%(20)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment3,162
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

Carson-Newman University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Carson-Newman University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.3%(746)
Women
55.7%(938)

Gender Statistics

Men746

24% of total enrollment

Women938

30% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Carson-Newman University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.9%(282)
18-19
35.7%(596)
20-21
32.5%(543)
22-24
10.1%(168)
25+
4.8%(80)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(14)
22-24
17.0%(181)
25+
81.7%(871)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

47%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Carson-Newman University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.1%(263)
Out-of-State
22.2%(80)
International
4.7%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State263

73% of student body

Out-of-State80

22% of student body

International17

5% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age