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Cumberland University

#24 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
  • 4 Year
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 224 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C-
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      D-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Cumberland is a private university located in Lebanon, Tennessee in the Nashville Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,578 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Cumberland acceptance rate is 54%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 50% of students, Cumberland alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,600.
    About Cumberland University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-South Conference
    Address
    1 Cumberland Square
    Lebanon, TN 37087
    Website
    cumberland.edu

    Cumberland University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    54%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1030-1170
    ACT Range
    19-23
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,175/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,622/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    83%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.6 responses
    80%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.10 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.10 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      159 Graduates
    • Business
      37 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      31 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      21 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      18 Graduates
    • Accounting
      15 Graduates
    • Arts
      13 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      12 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      10 Graduates
    • Biology
      9 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,578Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    393
    Undergrads Over 25
    11%
    Pell Grant
    40%
    Varsity Athletes
    19%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 5 responses
    Report
    • Atheletes
      60%
    • Diverse student body
      20%
    • Rich kids/stuck up
      20%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    44%
    Poll
    67%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.12 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.17 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 8 responses
    Report
    • Unique
      50%
    • Over priced and poor quality
      25%
    • Welcoming and supportive
      25%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    50%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.6 responses
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    Cumberland University Reviews

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    Cumberland University was at one point a good school it is not however at this point, the leadership here have no clue how to fix issues, let alone realize they themselves are the biggest issue so many of the programs here are struggling and they aren't dealing with it. There are much better options than Cumberland for better prices.
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    Cumberland University fits perfect for my situation. I was looking for an opportunity to play baseball at an elite level, and I found exactly what I was looking for. Cumberland is an excellent school. It has the benefits of going to a university but since it is not very populated, it provides you with great opportunities for personal relationships with friends, coaches, deans, and professors. My overall experience at Cumberland University has been fantastic.
    Selecting Cumberland University as my Freshman starter I realized it is a nice campus for those who want to be away from home but not at a big school. I am a student athlete so making a connection and getting to know people came easy. The professors are really interested in getting to know their students as well as eating in the cafe and participating in the same activities. With that being same they are understanding when it comes to traveling during season and set forward the best plan for every individual. I also live on campus to make commute easier like stated earlier it is home like to be on a small campus and nice to be a walking distance from the library.