Cumberland University
tuition & fees
$27,840
graduate tuition & fees
$8,280
acceptance rate
67%
Student Population
3,457
online students
400
Number of Programs
73
Financial Aid Amount
$17,894
Graduation Rate
46%
Cumberland University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lebanon, Tennessee. CU ranked 28th in Tennessee Colleges and 43rd in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 3,457 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. CU's acceptance rate is 67.33% last year (undergraduate school).
Cumberland University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Cumberland University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087 |
| Phone | 615-444-2562 |
| WEB | www.cumberland.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.cumberland.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.cumberland.edu/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | www.cumberland.edu/financial/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cumberland.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cumberland.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | www.cumberland.edu/policies-and-consumer-information/academics/ |
| Disability Service | www.cumberland.edu/accessibility/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Cumberland University is 67.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.54%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67.33 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 40.54 % |
Tuition & Fees
CU's 2025 tuition & fees is $27,840 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($27,840).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,280. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $27,840 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,280 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,457 students have enrolled at CU (2024-2025). Among them, 400 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CU has 2,745 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 712 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,457 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,745 |
| Graduate Students | 712 |
| Online Enrollment | 400 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CU offers 73 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 73 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CU
| Number of programs | 73 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |