Cumberland UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lebanon, TN

$24,000

Avg tuition

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About Cumberland University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Cumberland University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lebanon, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,550, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 61%. The university offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,000.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

61% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 910-1100

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-23

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students Enrolled

2%

Online Student Enrollment

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

60%

Unknown

18%

Black

11%

Hispanic

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Two or more races

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

56%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

42%

State Grant Aid

85%

Institution Grant Aid

31%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,541
State Grant Aid $4,780
Institution Grant Aid $13,895
Pell Grant Aid $4,482

Financial Outlook

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.