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Carson-Newman University Men's Football

Welcome to the Carson-Newman University men's football recruiting profile. Carson-Newman competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the South Atlantic Conference from Jefferson City, Tennessee. Led by head coach Tyler Almond, Carson-Newman University pairs a 90% acceptance rate with a 53% graduation rate and a $20,895 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
186
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
South Atlantic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,294
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
90%
State
Tennessee
City
Jefferson City
Address
1646 S Russell Ave
Staff
Tyler Almond
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 48% of games over the last five seasons.

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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 47% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
74%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
53%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$39,324
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$48,382
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 34% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$34,700
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$34,700
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,800
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,895
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 93% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,799,440
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$393,771
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (865) 471-2000[email protected]

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