Carson-Newman University SAT and ACT scores
Jefferson City, TN · private college · 1,669 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Carson-Newman University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. Carson-Newman University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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Free practice that explains every answer. Carson-Newman University accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Carson-Newman University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Carson-Newman University scored 955 to 1215, with an average of 1117. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Carson-Newman University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 25. A 25 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Carson-Newman University require the SAT or ACT?
Carson-Newman University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Carson-Newman University accept the CLT?
Yes. Carson-Newman University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 55 to 85 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Tennessee with similar scores
- East Tennessee State UniversitySAT 980–1200
- The University of Tennessee-MartinSAT 970–1210
- Lincoln Memorial UniversitySAT 1000–1210
- Trevecca Nazarene UniversitySAT 980–1235
- John A Gupton CollegeACT 18–23
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Brigham Young University-IdahoSAT 970–1200
- Dillard UniversitySAT 968–1202
- Lewis UniversitySAT 960–1210
- Olivet Nazarene UniversitySAT 950–1220
- Palm Beach Atlantic UniversitySAT 950–1220
- Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSAT 980–1190
More about Carson-Newman University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Carson-Newman University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026