Cumberland University

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 4.0 1 review

Overview

Total enrollment

3,457
Cumberland University overview
Cumberland University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Cumberland University, located in Lebanon, Tennessee, sits on a suburban campus 30 miles east of Nashville. Founded in 1842, the private institution operates from a main campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including Memorial Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The university maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering professional programs in nursing, education, and business, with particular recognition for its legal studies programs that trace back to the institution's original law school. Cumberland provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students and competes in the Mid-South Conference of the NAIA, with baseball serving as a historically successful athletic program. The campus encompasses 40 buildings across 150 acres, providing educational services primarily to students from Tennessee and surrounding states.

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  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    2 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
Cumberland University admission standards
  • GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

67.3%
Cumberland University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 40.5%
  • Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,840
Costs for Cumberland University
Fee Cost
Tuition $27,840
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,200
Room and Board $12,800
Budget for Other Expenses $4,380
Total One Year Cost $47,420

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Cumberland University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 46% of students major in Health Professions, 15% in Business, and 14% in Education.

  • Health Professions 46%
  • Business 15%
  • Education 14%
  • Biology 4%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219949.

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Last updated: August 2026