| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,210 |
| Black or African American | 147 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| International | 56 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 42 |
| Unknown | 29 |
| Asian | 12 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
The majority of Carson - Newman undergraduates are White.