Carson-Newman University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Jefferson City, Tennessee, founded in 1851. Affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, it emphasizes faith-integrated education. Major highlights include strong nursing and education programs, NCAA Division I athletics (SAC conference), a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

1,600

Acceptance Rate

68%

GPA Range

3.2-3.9

SAT Range

1070-1250

Common Majors

Nursing, business, education, psychology, biology

"Carson-Newman's warm Baptist culture thrives on our scenic campus with historic buildings and walking trails. Off-campus, Knoxville's concerts and Smoky Mountains hikes await; students love caring profs, Eagle games, chapel services, service trips, and tight-knit friendships that nurture faith and growth."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$31,320

Conference

South Atlantic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

76-81

Men's Team Notes

Carson‑Newman men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 54 holes, with several players regularly carding in the 70s and multiple low‑round scores in the 60s across the season. The team consistently places inside the top half of tightly contested fields and shows solid depth and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Carson‑Newman women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to low‑80s per player, with several counting‑round scores that keep the team in the upper half of multi‑round events. The lineup shows improving depth and regular top‑half finishes, often highlighted by strong individual performances and steady improvement over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Randy Wylie

Women's Coach

Alyssa Montgomery

Men's Email

rwylie@cn.edu

Women's Email

amontgomery@cn.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Randy Wylie serves as head men's golf coach at Carson-Newman University, guiding Eagles through SAC competition and regional invitationals. With assistant John Wylie, he builds on the program's competitive history (7th SAC 2025-26). Wylie emphasizes player development, tournament performance at venues like Ridgeview CC, and postseason contention while maintaining academic excellence in NCAA DII South Region.

Women's Coach Bio

Alyssa Montgomery leads Carson-Newman women's golf as head coach, managing SAC schedule, recruiting, and player development. Her program competes regionally with focus on conference championships and NCAA East Regionals. Montgomery leverages Tennessee talent pipelines and on-campus facilities to build depth, prioritizing scoring consistency and team culture for sustained SAC contention.