Carson-Newman University competes in NCAA Division II (with football).
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Baseball | 57 | 0 |
| Basketball | 14 | 18 |
| Football | 170 | 0 |
| Golf | 17 | 9 |
| Soccer | 33 | 28 |
| Softball | 0 | 25 |
| Swimming | 25 | 22 |
| Tennis | 11 | 12 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 51 | 36 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 14 | 14 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 25 |
| Beach Volleyball | 0 | 21 |