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Cumberland University

#19 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 216 reviews
B-
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  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 1,265 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Cumberland acceptance rate is 49%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 55% of students, Cumberland alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,600.
About Cumberland University...
Athletic Division
NAIA Division I
Athletic Conference
Mid-South Conference
Address
1 Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN 37087
Website
cumberland.edu
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Cumberland University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
830-1030
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
$20,753/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $15,287/ year
  • $30-48k
    $20,720/ year
  • $49-75k
    $22,611/ year
  • $76-110k
    $21,477/ year
  • $110k+
    $22,856/ year
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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
78%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.9 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.9 responses
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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
1,265Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
27%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
54%
Poll
64%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.11 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.16 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 7 responses
Report
  • Unique
    57%
  • Over priced and poor quality
    29%
  • Welcoming and supportive
    14%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
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 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.
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I attended Cumberland University mostly due to their TN Promise eligibility; however, the school itself is actually a wonderful place, and the bonuses(such as free tutoring, the several spots to relax, etc.) are surprisingly nice. I'd certainly recommend Cumberland as the place to go, especially if you're going to be using the TN Promise.
The campus is beautiful. Everyone on campus I have met so far has been so kind and helpful. The campus is very close to my home, too. It will be so convenient when I start college. I have not gotten to meet any professors yet, but my co-workers that go to Cumberland University say the professors are wonderful. The financial aid office has been extremely helpful, too.