Overview
Student Population
| Location | Lebanon, Tennessee |
| Online | cumberland.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cumberland University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,833 prospective students applied, and 1,729 were granted admission. Of those admitted 698 enrolled in the school. 1,758 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 647 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $22,950 plus fees of $1,050. CU is ranked 912 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CU is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Cumberland University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#912 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#552 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1100 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,050 |
| Room and Board | $7,720 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,010 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,230 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 46% |
| Business | 15% |
| Education | 14% |
| Biology | 4% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219949 IPEDS survey data for Cumberland University.
Current students may use the Cumberland University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.