Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
1,254
Students
16,665
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
46%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Cumberland University is a Comprehensive institution located in Lebanon, TN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
One Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN 37087
United States
Lebanon, TN 37087
United States
Contact
Ms. Beatrice LaChance
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: admissions@cumberland.edu
Phone: 615-547-1244
Fax: 615-444-2569
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: admissions@cumberland.edu
Phone: 615-547-1244
Fax: 615-444-2569
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Geography Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Psychology Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Health/medical Preparatory Programs Related |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation And Leisure |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts Related |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
713
Applied
331
Accepted
1,254
Enrolled
Female Admissions
361
Females Applied
174
Females Accepted
48%
Male Admissions
352
Males Applied
157
Males Accepted
45%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
3 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 20 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
21,841
Fees
1,050
Full-time student fees
8,600
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
16,665
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,281
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,065
Avg. Loan Aid
4,096
Avg. Grant Aid
5,590
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
69%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,254
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
83%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.17% |
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| Black or African American | 12.43% |
| White or Caucasian | 65.04% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0.86% |
| Other | 14.82% |
Gender
Male (42.03%)
Female (57.97%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 30% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fling Week and Coming Home
Homecoming, Spring Fling Week and Coming Home
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
African-American Student Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Law and Government Club, Student Government Association and Student Nurses' Association
African-American Student Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Law and Government Club, Student Government Association and Student Nurses' Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Bowling | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | |
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| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
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Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | No | |
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| Softball | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
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| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
159
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 56
Part-time - 103
Male - 76
Female - 83