Cumberland University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	551
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cumberland University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Cumberland University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Cumberland University is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The retention rate of students at Cumberland University is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cumberland University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,412

Cost of attendance at Cumberland University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,412

Cost of attendance at Cumberland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Cumberland University received on average $11,563 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,563

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	273	43%	$4,641	$1,266,897
Other Federal Grant	273	43%	$4,800	$1,310,297
State Grant/Scholarships	548	87%	$5,181	$2,839,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	205	32%	$15,293	$3,135,053
Total Grant & Scholarships	630	100%	$11,563	$7,284,500

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cumberland University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cumberland University students is 51.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.9%.

51.5%

African American 50.0% 15 students
white 49.6% 57 students
unknown 47.2% 17 students
hispanic 60.0% 3 students
International Students 75.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-South Conference
Baseball Mid-South Conference
Basketball Mid-South Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Cumberland University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cumberland University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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