School Information

50.6
Total Enrollment 1,355
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Cumberland University

http://www.cumberland.edu
One Cumberland Square, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
(615) 444-2562

The mission of Cumberland University is to provide a contemporary liberal arts education to students seeking a high-quality, personalized college experience, which will allow them to not only have a successful and productive career, but to thrive intellectually, professionally, personally and spiritually for a lifetime. Our core curriculum will require students to undertake programs of study in the cultural arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. In addition, our elective curricula will afford students the opportunity to pursue majors in these liberal arts areas, as well as in one of several modern professional programs. (Adopted October 2008)

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Cumberland University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,611), and 55% receive loans ($7,116 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,064. Off campus it is around $6,380.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Cumberland University is $13,883 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 675 people applied to Cumberland University. Of the applicants, 57.0% were admitted (57.0% male & 57.0% female ) and 52.0% accepted (55.0% male and 50.0% female)

Of the 1,041 undergraduate students at Cumberland University, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (81.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 75.0% of the 314 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     77.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     62.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     36.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     34.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 615.547.1224
Admissions Office Email admissions@cumberland.edu
Admissions Office Address One Cumberland Square, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
Admissions Website http://www.cumberland.edu/admissions
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Cumberland University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Cumberland University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Cumberland University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 1 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 34 23
Accounting 6
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 20
Business/Commerce, General 0 18
Management Science, General 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 6
Organizational Behavior Studies 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education 0 50 77
Art Teacher Education 0
Biology Teacher Education 0
Education, General 0 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 77
Elementary Education and Teaching 15
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
Geography Teacher Education 2
History Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
Special Education and Teaching, General 14
English language and literature/letters 5
English Language and Literature, General 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 71
Athletic Training/Trainer 5
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 66
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History 0
History, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 0
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 2
Health and Physical Education, General 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
Psychology 6
Psychology, General 6
Public administration and social service professions 38
Public Administration 38
Security and protective services 0 13
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0 13
Social sciences 0 7
Political Science and Government, General 0
Social Sciences, General 0 7
Sociology 0
Visual and performing arts 11
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
Music Performance, General 7
Music, General 0
 
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