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Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a small, private institution located in Lebanon, tn. Founded in 1842, Cumberland University offers undergraduate degrees in 54 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,934 undergraduates
cost $26,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Cumberland University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 66.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Cumberland University is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $26,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,990
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $5,790
Cost of attendance* $42,680
Average financial aid package $16,665
Estimated cost $26,015 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $26,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,990
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $5,790
Cost of attendance* $42,680
Average financial aid package $16,665
Estimated cost $26,015 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Cumberland University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,934, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,538

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
47%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Cumberland University, students love their African-American Student Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087
phone 615-444-2562
address www.cumberland.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

African-american student association

Baptist collegiate ministry

Law and government club

Student government association

Student nurses' association

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Cumberland University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Cumberland University?

Cumberland University is located in Lebanon, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Cumberland University? 

The acceptance rate for Cumberland University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Cumberland University?

The average high school GPA for Cumberland University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Cumberland University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Cumberland University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $170,720.

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