Cumberland University: Review & Facts

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Cumberland University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,590 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1842 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are offered at Cumberland University.

Majors
Offered

52

CU follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, General Studies, Management, Nursing, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Cumberland University student retention rate is low at 59% (way below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

59%

Bad

The graduation rate at CU is below average: 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at CU is decent, 16:1. Learn more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high - around $25,200 a year. The additional fees at Cumberland University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,200; this makes it a total of $26,400 per academic year.

Read the details about CU additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

66%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 2,137 applications were submitted and 1,415 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

Cumberland University will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Cumberland University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,000

Medium

Cumberland University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Cumberland University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B+

Dicey

Cumberland University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,000 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Cumberland University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Cumberland University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Cumberland University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Cumberland University
1 Cumberland Square
Lebanon, Tennessee
37087, USA