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Cumberland University
Lebanon, TNPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 67% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Cumberland University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Lebanon, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 67%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
67% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
67%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,635
Earnings 5yr: $84,046
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,954
Earnings 5yr: $80,903
Debt: $29,250
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,726
Earnings 5yr: $59,235
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,477
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,297
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,122
Earnings 5yr: $55,137
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,166
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,366
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,032
Earnings 5yr: $57,377
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,653
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,271
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,050
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,827
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,713
Earnings 5yr: $43,079
Debt: $22,437
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,369
Earnings 5yr: $51,695
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $62,795
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,759
In-State Tuition$27,840
Out-of-State Tuition$27,840
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
19%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,246
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$57,687
Completion Signals
46%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
59%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$122/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$53,765
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