Carson-Newman University is a private, coeducation, Christian liberal arts university. Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The University is recognized annually in national publications for its academic excellence, caring faculty, and student service opportunities. Carson-Newman offers 48 academic programs, and because it has a student to faculty ratio of 12:1, students are able to learn and establish relationships with their professors in a nurturing Christian environment.