Carson–Newman University is a historically Baptist liberal arts college located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, United States. Enrollment as of 2014–2015 was about 2,362. Studies are offered in approximately 90 different academic programs. The university has a current retention rate of 71%. Recent rankings include: A Best College in the Southeast (Princeton Review), 7th Best Baccalaureate College in the U.S., and America’s #2 ranked baccalaureate college for community service (Washington Monthly). Currently, the five most popular majors are: Nursing, Education, Business, Pre-Medicine/Biology, and Psychology.