Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Lebanon, Tennessee. Cumberland University was founded in 1842 and now enrolls around 1,481 students a year, including 1,254 undergrads. Cumberland University provides housing for up to 412 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 30% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Cumberland University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Cumberland University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Cumberland University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Cumberland University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Cumberland University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Cumberland University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Cumberland University on the Student Life page.

2021 Cumberland University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	46%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	7%
Tuition	$21,841

Is Cumberland University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Cumberland University offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Cumberland University Acceptance Rate 2020

It is moderately difficult to get into Cumberland University. Cumberland University admitted 46% of all applicants in 2020. Last year, 713 students applied to Cumberland University and 331 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cumberland University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 62% of students who start at Cumberland University come back the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Cumberland University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Cumberland University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2020, the total market value of the school endowment was $11.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Cumberland University spends about $5,404 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cumberland University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Cumberland University meets 69% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Cumberland University full-time are awarded $18,281 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $25,827 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Cumberland University. Based on this information, how does Cumberland University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Cumberland University a good school for you?

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Where is Cumberland University Located?

Cumberland University is located in the small town setting of Lebanon, Tennessee, less than an hour from Nashville.

If you want to see Cumberland University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Lebanon, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

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