Outcomes at CU
Graduation Rate
45.59%
Transfer-out Rate
24.13%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at Cumberland University is 45.59% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 274 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 601 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 54.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 24.13% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Cumberland University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Cumberland University. 274 students have completed and 145 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 181 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 601 | 187 | 414 |
| Completers | 274 (45.59%) | 78 | 196 |
| Transfer-out | 145 (24.13%) | 60 | 85 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.17%) | 1 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 181 (30.12%) | 48 | 133 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 53 students have completed in 4 years and additional 22 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 53 (28.34%) |
21 (18.75%) |
32 (42.67%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 22 (11.76%) |
12 (10.71%) |
10 (13.33%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (1.60%) |
0 (0.00%) |
3 (4.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45.59% (274/601) | 39.15% (110/281) | 51.25% (164/320) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 37.50% (3/8) | 0.00% (0/2) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| Asian | 50.00% (3/6) | 0.00% (0/2) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 24.56% (14/57) | 24.24% (8/33) | 25.00% (6/24) |
| Hispanic | 41.94% (13/31) | 37.50% (6/16) | 46.67% (7/15) |
| White | 50.53% (189/374) | 46.34% (76/164) | 53.81% (113/210) |
| Unknown | 41.53% (49/118) | 31.67% (19/60) | 51.72% (30/58) |