Carson–Newman University is a historically Baptist liberal arts college located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States. A new enrollment record of 2,528 was set in August 2015. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic programs. The university has a current retention rate of 70%. Recent rankings include: A Best College in the Southeast, 7th Best Baccalaureate College in the U.S., and America's number 2 ranked baccalaureate college for community service.