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Cumberland University

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Acceptance Rate 67.33 %
Tuition & Fees $27,840
Student Population 3,457
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $18,333
Graduation Rate 46 %

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 2025 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 3,457 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 67.33% and the graduation rate is 46% 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CU's tuition & fees is $27,840. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $8,280.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$27,840
Graduate$8,280
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CU. The acceptance rate of CU is 67.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.54%. The average graduation rate is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 14%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $18,333 and 100% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,457 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Cumberland University is 67.33 %.
Acceptance Rate
67.33%
Graduation Rate for Cumberland University is 46 %
Graduation Rate
46%
Transfer-out Rate for Cumberland University is 14 %
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate for Cumberland University is 59 %
Retention Rate
59%
Student Population for Cumberland University is 3,457
Student Population
3,457
Student to Faculty Ratio for Cumberland University is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $18,333 at Cumberland University.
Financial Aid Amount
$18,333

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/apply-now/
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 73 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's410
Master's185
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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