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Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Cumberland University

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.

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67%

Acceptance

$18,759

Net price

2,104

Enrollment

46%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

67%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,759

Average net price

$27,840

In-state tuition

$27,840

Out-of-state tuition

$12,800

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$43,358

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

19%

Students with federal loans

$17,952

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$17,882
$30–48K
$18,048
$48–75K
$19,609
$75–110K
$20,333
$110K+
$20,917

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$57,687

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$52,246

Median earnings (6 yrs)

46%

Graduation rate

59%

Retention rate

83%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,595

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,104

Total enrollment

7%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women
44% men

Race & ethnicity

White
58%
Black
13%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Cumberland University FAQ

Is Cumberland University a public or private school?

Cumberland University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lebanon, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at Cumberland University?

Cumberland University has an acceptance rate of 67%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Cumberland University cost?

The average annual net price at Cumberland University is $18,759 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $27,840.

What is the graduation rate at Cumberland University?

About 46% of students at Cumberland University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Cumberland University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Cumberland University students earn a median of $57,687 per year.

How many students attend Cumberland University?

Cumberland University enrolls about 2,104 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Ichabod · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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