Cumberland University
tuition & fees
$27,840
graduate tuition & fees
$8,280
acceptance rate
66%
Student Population
2,588
online students
73
Number of Programs
70
Financial Aid Amount
$17,310
Graduation Rate
48%
Cumberland University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lebanon, Tennessee. CU ranked 29th in Tennessee Colleges and 103rd in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 2,588 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 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 66.21% 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/applynow/ |
| Financial Aid | www.cumberland.edu/financial/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cumberland.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cumberland.edu/admissions/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 66.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 44.45%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66.21 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 44.45 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
CU's 2024 tuition & fees is $27,840 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.45% compared to the last year's rate ($26,400).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,280. The graduate tuition increased by 6.15% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $27,840 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,280 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 2,588 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 73 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CU has 2,311 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 277 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,588 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,311 |
| Graduate Students | 277 |
| Online Enrollment | 73 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CU offers 70 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 70 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 | 70 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 | ✔ |