Carson–Newman University
Former names | Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary (1851–1880) Carson College (1880–1889) Newman College (1880–1889) Carson and Newman College (1889–1941) Carson-Newman College (1941–2012) |
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| Motto | Truth, Beauty, Goodness |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1851 |
Religious affiliation | Tennessee Baptist Mission Board |
Academic affiliations | CIC |
| Endowment | $75.5 million (2024) |
| President | Charles Fowler |
Academic staff | 122 (Full-Time) and 109 (Part-Time) |
Administrative staff | 199 |
| Students | 2,735 (Fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 1,669 (Fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,066 (Fall 2023) |
| Location | , Tennessee , United States |
| Campus | Suburban, circa 200 acre (roughly 1 mi wide by .4 mi deep) |
| Colors | Orange & blue |
| Nickname | Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – SAC |
| Website | www |
Carson-Newman University is a private university in Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States. Carson-Newman is affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Founded in 1851, the university enrolls about 2,500 students. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic programs.