Cumberland University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5985 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1689 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1603 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #5820 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5984 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6084 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6376 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 2,311
- Graduates
- 277
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.cumberland.edu
Cumberland University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cumberland University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 68% | 65% |
| Applicants | 2,137 | 943 | 1,194 |
| Admissions | 1,415 | 638 | 777 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 622 | 297 | 325 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 6 |
73 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1489 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 464 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 273 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 158 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 111 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (2%) |
| Asian | 32 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cumberland University is $18,528 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,531 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,213 |
| $48-75K | $18,561 |
| $75-110K | $21,672 |
| $110K+ | $21,741 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,200 | $7,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,200 | $7,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,200 | $7,800 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 570 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,000 |
| Room charge | $4,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,400 |
Cumberland University majors
Cumberland University has granted 276 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 141 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cumberland University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 123 | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 64 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 58 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | 6 | |
| Education, General | 15 | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 19 | ||
| Public Administration | 19 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 18 | ||
| Sports Studies | 10 | 6 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 13 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 12 | ||
| General Studies | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Management Science | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Education | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 237 | 276 | 141 |
Cumberland University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 40% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cumberland University has published 122 scientific papers with 825 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 |
| 2005 | 3 | 9 |
| 2006 | 1 | 15 |
| 2007 | 3 | 15 |
| 2008 | 2 | 11 |
| 2009 | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 | 5 | 26 |
| 2011 | 3 | 20 |
| 2012 | 2 | 38 |
| 2013 | 6 | 42 |
| 2014 | 5 | 55 |
| 2015 | 8 | 58 |
| 2016 | 5 | 43 |
| 2017 | 7 | 50 |
| 2018 | 7 | 42 |
| 2019 | 5 | 58 |
| 2020 | 9 | 61 |
| 2021 | 6 | 66 |
| 2022 | 5 | 57 |
| 2023 | 3 | 43 |
Cumberland University alumni
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John Bell
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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John Bell was an American politician, attorney, and planter who was a candidate for President of the United States in the election of 1860.
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Thomas Gore
- Occupations
- peace activistpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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Thomas Pryor Gore was an American politician who served as one of the first two United States senators from Oklahoma, from 1907 to 1921 and again from 1931 to 1937. He first entered politics as an activist for the Populist Party, and continued this affiliation after he moved to Texas. In 1899, just before moving to Oklahoma Territory to practice law in Lawton, he formally joined the Democratic Party and campaigned for William Jennings Bryan. In the Senate, his anti-war beliefs caused him conflict with Democratic presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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LeRoy Collins
- Occupations
- politicianlawyermilitary officer
- Biography
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Thomas LeRoy Collins was an American politician who served as the 33rd governor of Florida from 1955 to 1961. Collins began his governorship after winning a special election in 1954, and was elected to a four-year term in 1956.
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James B. McCreary
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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James Bennett McCreary was an American lawyer and politician from Kentucky. He represented the state in both houses of the U.S. Congress and served as its 27th and 37th governor. Shortly after graduating from law school, he was commissioned as the only major in the 11th Kentucky Cavalry, serving under Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan during the American Civil War. He returned to his legal practice after the war. In 1869, he was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives where he served until 1875; he was twice chosen Speaker of the House. At their 1875 nominating convention, state Democrats chose McCreary as their nominee for governor, and he won an easy victory over Republican John Marshall Harlan. With the state still feeling the effects of the Panic of 1873, most of McCreary's actions as governor were aimed at easing the plight of the state's poor farmers.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Colors | maroon, white, gray, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 296 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Cumberland Square Lebanon, Tennessee, 37087 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 38,000 |
| Phone | 61544425621222 |