Cumberland University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6035 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1688 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1602 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #6015 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6153 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6265 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6521 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 2,652
- Graduates
- 420
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 67% and is among the top 29% 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 | 67% | 65% | 68% |
| Applicants | 2,788 | 1,150 | 1,638 |
| Admissions | 1,868 | 748 | 1,120 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 667 | 325 | 342 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 3 | 3 |
982 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
345 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 | 1797 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 292 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 290 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 285 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 241 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (3%) |
| Asian | 43 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cumberland University is $17,669 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 | $16,827 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,220 |
| $48-75K | $17,891 |
| $75-110K | $19,155 |
| $110K+ | $23,937 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,640 | $8,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,640 | $8,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,640 | $8,280 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 625 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,000 |
| Room charge | $4,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,940 |
Cumberland University majors
Cumberland University has granted 313 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs and 144 master's across 12 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 | 136 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 73 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 61 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 45 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | 8 | |
| Education, General | 19 | 12 | |
| Public Administration | 30 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 22 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 21 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 16 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| General Studies | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 1 | 6 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 6 | |
| Management Science | 6 | ||
| Nursing Education | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 266 | 313 | 144 |
Cumberland University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 44% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cumberland University has published 143 scientific papers with 1,184 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 | 10 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 | 11 |
| 2006 | 0 | 15 |
| 2007 | 3 | 18 |
| 2008 | 2 | 16 |
| 2009 | 2 | 37 |
| 2010 | 6 | 25 |
| 2011 | 2 | 24 |
| 2012 | 2 | 49 |
| 2013 | 7 | 48 |
| 2014 | 7 | 62 |
| 2015 | 9 | 64 |
| 2016 | 5 | 58 |
| 2017 | 7 | 70 |
| 2018 | 7 | 62 |
| 2019 | 6 | 84 |
| 2020 | 9 | 82 |
| 2021 | 7 | 88 |
| 2022 | 6 | 84 |
| 2023 | 6 | 77 |
| 2024 | 5 | 91 |
Cumberland University alumni
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John Bell
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- 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
- politicianpeace activistlawyer
- 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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James Allred
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
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James Burr V. Allred was the 33rd governor of Texas. He later served, twice, as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
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LeRoy Collins
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officerlawyer
- 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.
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Colors | maroon, white, gray, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 274 |
| 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 |