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Cumberland University

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Acceptance Rate 66.21 %
Tuition & Fees $27,840
Student Population 2,588
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $17,310
Graduation Rate 48 %

Academic Overview

Cumberland University Campus, Lebanon, TN
Cumberland University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Lebanon, Tennessee. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $27,840 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $8,280.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,588 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 66.21% and the graduation rate is 48% last year.
The salary after graduation from Cumberland University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $43,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CU's tuition & fees is $27,840. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $8,280.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$27,840
Graduate$8,280
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CU. The acceptance rate of CU is 66.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 44.45%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 28%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,310 and 99% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,588 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Cumberland University is 66.21 %.
Acceptance Rate
66.21%
Graduation Rate for Cumberland University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Cumberland University is 28 %
Transfer-out Rate
28%
Retention Rate for Cumberland University is 59 %
Retention Rate
59%
Student Population for Cumberland University is 2,588
Student Population
2,588
Student to Faculty Ratio for Cumberland University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,310 at Cumberland University.
Financial Aid Amount
$17,310

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone615-444-2562
WEBwww.cumberland.edu/
Admissionwww.cumberland.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.cumberland.edu/applynow/
Financial Aidwww.cumberland.edu/financial/
Net Price Calculatorwww.cumberland.edu/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.cumberland.edu/admissions/veterans
Athleticwww.cumberland.edu/policies-and-consumer-information/academics/
Disability Servicewww.cumberland.edu/accessibility/

Offered Degrees

CU offers 70 major programs through online and on-site education where 5 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's130
Bachelor's400
Master's165
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Cumberland University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:570)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,400)

Veterans Benefits

Cumberland University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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