Cumberland University

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

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About Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Lebanon, TN, in a town setting. It enrolls about 2,104 students. The acceptance rate is 67%. 46% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $57,687.

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

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

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.

Popular Majors

Business29.2%

Humanities24.2%

Health & Nursing8.9%

Parks & Recreation8.2%

Biology7.2%

Education6.5%

Criminal Justice5.5%

Psychology4.0%

English1.9%

Visual & Performing Arts1.4%

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

Part-time

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

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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