Overview

Cumberland University is a Comprehensive institution located in Lebanon, TN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address One Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN  37087
United States

Contact Ms. Beatrice LaChance
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: admissions@cumberland.edu
Phone: 615-547-1244
Fax: 615-444-2569

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Geography Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Theatre/theatre Arts Management
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

713

Applied

331

Accepted

1,254

Enrolled

Female Admissions

361

Females Applied

174

Females Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

352

Males Applied

157

Males Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	3 recommendations
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		20	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

25,200

Private

Fees

1,200

Full-time student fees

9,400

Room & board

4,000

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes

Financial Aid

16,665

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,281

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,065

Avg. Loan Aid

4,096

Avg. Grant Aid

5,590

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,254

Total Undergrad students

83%

Out-of-state students

Gender

Male (42.03%)

Female (57.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	30%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fling Week and Coming Home

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
African-American Student Association, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Law and Government Club, Student Government Association and Student Nurses' Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Soccer	No
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No