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Carson-Newman University

Q: Is Carson-Newman University closing?

This profile does not establish that Carson-Newman University is closing. 2 different categories of public evidence currently meet the tracker’s display rules. This calls for closer review, not a prediction that the college will close.

Jefferson City, TN 37760 · Private nonprofit · Predominantly bachelor

Quick answer

Is Carson-Newman University closing?

This profile does not establish that the college is closing. 2 different categories of public evidence currently meet the tracker’s display rules. This calls for closer review, not a prediction that the college will close.

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Undergraduates1,374

3-year enrollment↓16%

5-year enrollment↓18.9%

Evidence categories2

Public evidence timelineAward year 2021

Historical letter of creditFederal financial protection was requested

Historical evidence, not a current designation.

↗2018–19 to 2023–24

Enrollment declineUndergraduate enrollment fell -16% / 3y

A material decline can increase tuition pressure but does not establish distress.

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Identifiers

UNITID 219806
OPEID8 00348100

Interpretation

This profile organizes descriptive evidence. It is not a rating, closure forecast, or guarantee of institutional stability. Repeated events in one category do not multiply review priority.

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