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Carson Newman University: Theatre Ranking 2024

Carson Newman UniversityRanked
813
in the USA
Carson Newman University is a very small not-for-profit Baptist college offering many disciplines along with theatre programs and located in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The school was founded in 1851 and is presently offering bachelor's degrees in 2 theatre programs.

Carson Newman University is expensive - depending on the program, tuition cost is around $35,000 per year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Tennessee listing.

According to recent analysis, Carson Newman University area is relatively unsafe - the school is reported to have a rather poor rating for campus crime.

Based on 67 evaluation factors, Carson Newman University theatre program ranks #813 Theatre School (out of 1325; top 65%) in USA and #23 Theatre School in Tennessee. Major competitors for this school are University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston Salem and University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Check the details about all twelve competitors and offered theatre majors below.

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School ranking:

#23 Theatre School in Tennessee
#184 Theatre School in the Southeast
#812 Theatre School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

#17 General Drama Program in Tennessee

Regional Ranking

#154 General Drama Program in the Southeast

National Ranking

#671 General Drama Program in USA

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You might be interested in alternative ways to get accepted at Carson Newman University:
Art Programs - ranked top 45% in USA
Dance Programs - ranked top 70% in USA
Film Programs - ranked top 70% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 65% in USA
Also, check how Carson Newman University has been ranked among Baptist colleges and graduate schools in Tennessee.

Contact information:

Carson Newman University
1646 S Russell Ave
Jefferson City, TN 37760
Phone: (865) 471-2000
Website: www.cn.edu

Location map:

Carson Newman University Location Map

Theatre majors:

Bachelor's degree

Drama and Dance Teacher Education
General Drama and Theatre Arts

Local competitors:

University of North Carolina School of the Arts - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston Salem, NC, 4 theatre programs

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Theatre School Ranking
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC, 3 theatre programs

University of Virginia - Theatre School Ranking
University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, 3 theatre programs

University of Georgia - Theatre School Ranking
University of Georgia

Athens, GA, 4 theatre programs

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Theatre School Ranking
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA, 2 theatre programs

Ohio State University - Theatre School Ranking
Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, 4 theatre programs

Auburn University - Theatre School Ranking
Auburn University

Auburn, AL, 1 theatre program

Indiana University Bloomington - Theatre School Ranking
Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN, 5 theatre programs

The University of Tennessee Knoxville - Theatre School Ranking
The University of Tennessee Knoxville

Knoxville, TN, 3 theatre programs

Miami University Oxford - Theatre School Ranking
Miami University Oxford

Oxford, OH, 2 theatre programs

University of South Carolina Columbia - Theatre School Ranking
University of South Carolina Columbia

Columbia, SC, 3 theatre programs

University of Kentucky - Theatre School Ranking
University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY, 4 theatre programs

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