Cumberland University
tuition & fees
$26,400
graduate tuition & fees
$7,800
acceptance rate
58%
Student Population
2,540
online students
39
Number of Programs
68
Financial Aid Amount
$11,061
Graduation Rate
52%
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 2,540 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 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 57.76% 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/admissions/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.cumberland.edu/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.cumberland.edu/admissions/veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.cumberland.edu/academics-2/academic-resources/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | www.cumberland.edu/student-life/disability-services/ |
| 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 57.76% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 38.01%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57.76 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 38.01 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
CU's 2023 tuition & fees is $26,400 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.89% compared to the last year's rate ($25,412).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $7,800. The graduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $26,400 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $7,800 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 2,540 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 39 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CU has 2,257 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 283 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,540 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,257 |
| Graduate Students | 283 |
| Online Enrollment | 39 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
CU offers 68 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 68 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 | 68 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |