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Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,965
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $66,885
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Cumberland University is a private nonprofit college in Lebanon, TN with 2,104 undergraduates. It admits 67% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $15,965 per year ($16,262 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,885 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 67%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,788
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,868
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 36%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Cumberland University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $40,411
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $28,540
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,262
- $30–48k$15,798
- $48–75k$15,276
- $75–110k$14,054
- $110k+$19,402
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $66,885
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $16,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,104
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White58%
- Hispanic10%
- Black13%
- Asian1%
Cumberland University FAQ
What is Cumberland University's acceptance rate?+
Cumberland University admits 67% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Cumberland University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Cumberland University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,788 students applied to Cumberland University and 1,868 were admitted; 673 enrolled.
Does Cumberland University consider legacy status?+
No. Cumberland University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Cumberland University require an essay?+
Cumberland University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Cumberland University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $40,411 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,965.
What is Cumberland University's graduation rate?+
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 219949 · How we use this data
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