Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$18,759

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

45.6%

Admission rate

67%

Undergrad size

2,104

In-state tuition

$27,840

Out-of-state tuition

$27,840

Cost of attendance

$43,358

Median earnings (10y)

$57,687

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
59.5%
Locale
Town

Programs breakdown

15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (35%), business (25%), health (13%).

  • STEM6%
  • Health13%
  • Business25%
  • Humanities & arts35%
  • Social sciences9%
  • Trades & services11%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

37 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's259$10,050
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's137
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's126$55,549$29,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's103$54,788
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's91$33,915$19,297
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's77
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's50$42,951
Public Administration.Master's49
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.Associate's35
Psychology, General.Bachelor's35$22,437
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's35$31,267
Education, General.Associate's34
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's30
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's27$28,476
Marketing.Bachelor's25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's24
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's24
Education, General.Master's22$42,566
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's22
Biology, General.Bachelor's19
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Bachelor's17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's15
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's12
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's11
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.Master's11
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's10
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's9
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's8
Social Sciences, General.Bachelor's8
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's7
Music.Associate's7
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's7
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's6
History.Bachelor's6
Special Education and Teaching.Bachelor's5
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's4$26,752

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a mid-sized institution located in Lebanon, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,104 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Cumberland University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,759 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $27,840 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $43,358 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 45.6%, a average completion outcome. 59.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $57,687 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Cumberland University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (35% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), health (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Cumberland University accepts 67% of applicants, making it moderately selective.

Location & campus

Set in Lebanon, Tennessee (town), Cumberland University draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Cumberland University

Q.How much does Cumberland University cost?

The average net price at Cumberland University is $18,759 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $43,358.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Cumberland University?

Cumberland University has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Cumberland University?

Cumberland University admits 67% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Cumberland University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Cumberland University graduate earns $57,687 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Cumberland University?

Published tuition is $27,840 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Cumberland University located?

Cumberland University is located in Lebanon, Tennessee (ZIP 37087).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Cumberland University at their official website.