Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Lebanon, TN. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The CU's 2024 tuition & fees is $27,840 for the academic year 2023-2024. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $17,310.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,588 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

CU ranked 29^th in Tennessee Colleges rankings. Cumberland University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Cumberland University is $27,840. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,280.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $29,359 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,790.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$27,840
Graduate	$8,280

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$29,359
Graduate	$8,790

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Cumberland University is 67.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.97%. The average graduation rate is 48%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,588 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 CU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	67.00% Acceptance Rate / 35.97% Yield
Graduation Rate »	48%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	59%(full-time), 67% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	2,588 (2,311 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$17,310

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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On-Campus Students Services

Cumberland University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at CU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No