Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,870
Graduate Enrollment: 283
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.76%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 31.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.1%
Black: 11.8%
Hispanic: 6.5%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 4.0%
Unknown race: 15.2%
Black: 11.8%
Hispanic: 6.5%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 4.0%
Unknown race: 15.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $40,257
In-State tuition: $25,412Out-of-State tuition: $25,412
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,990 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,180 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,170 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,180 (2022)
Average Family Income: $59,965 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,840 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 26.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $17,952 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $190 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,437 |
| $30k-48k | $24,474 |
| $48k-75k | $29,421 |
| $75k-110k | $30,657 |
| $110k+ | $26,291 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $17,952 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,752 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,122 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $59,153 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 30 | $262 | $43,829 ($3,652) | $48,710 ($4,059) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 33 | $243 | $42,682 ($3,557) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 37 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 88 | $10,050 | $100 | $13,819 ($1,152) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | $28,476 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $22,437 | $203 | $26,646 ($2,221) | |
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 12 | $35,721 ($2,977) | $47,688 ($3,974) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 10 | $47,747 ($3,979) | $51,638 ($4,303) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 112 | $29,250 | $244 | $57,915 ($4,826) | $66,878 ($5,573) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 44 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $19,297 | $205 | $37,069 ($3,089) | |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 68 | $278 | $57,740 ($4,812) | $79,057 ($6,588) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,904Full time faculty: 44%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,598,198 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $15,994,545 (2022)