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Cumberland University

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN · Town · 2,104 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$18,759
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
46%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$57,687
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
67%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded in 1842 just outside Nashville, Cumberland University is a private institution best known for its rich history and strong pre-professional programs, particularly within the Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions, the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and its education department. Campus life centers on a close-knit, community-driven student experience characterized by personalized faculty mentorship, active Greek life, and spirited NAIA Phoenix athletics. A key distinctive feature is Cumberland's accessibility-focused model, which embraces the Tennessee Promise to offer tuition-free associate degrees that seamlessly ladder into four-year bachelor’s programs, allowing students to combine small-town support with proximity to Nashville’s vibrant professional market.

Wikipedia:Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1842. The oldest campus buildings were constructed between 1892 and 1896.

Location
Lebanon, TN, 37087 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
22 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$27,840
Housing & food (on campus)$12,800
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$43,358
Average net price$18,759
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,840
Housing & food (on campus)$12,800
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$43,358
Average net price$18,759
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,882
$30–48k
$18,048
$48–75k
$19,609
$75–110k
$20,333
$110k+
$20,917
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $17,655
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
46%
Within 4 yrs
28%
Back for yr 2
59%
Transferred
28%
Pell students: 34.6% · others: 47.2% 
8 yrs after starting
51% graduated · 27% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$52,246
10 yrs after entry$57,687
Debt
Median at graduation$17,952
Monthly payment$190
Middle 50% owe$6k–$27k
90th percentile$31,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
67%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 68.9% · women 66.2% 
Yield: 40.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
30%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$41,840
Independent
30%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
7%
Where first-years come from
In state (TN)
91.3%
Out of state
8.2%
International
0.4%

Most out-of-state first-years from: AL 11 · GA 11 · TX 6 · FL 5 · CA 4

Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
10%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$52,246
After 10 yrs
$57,687
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing61
Business Administration, Management and Operations44
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43
Accounting and Related Services22
Psychology, General21
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities14
Biology, General13
Marketing12
Fine and Studio Arts7
English Language and Literature, General6
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods6
History6
Computer and Information Sciences, General5
Special Education and Teaching5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$26M
Full-time faculty
33%
Faculty salary
$6,114/mo
Teaching spend
$3,595
per student
Federal loans
19%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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