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Business-focusedCollege townGreek life
Known for business
Cumberland University is a private institution in Lebanon with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,687 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,292.
Established
1842
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II
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67%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,053Students
18:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$57,687Earnings 10yr
$18,292Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate67.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$27,840
Room & Board$10,360
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$41,657
Average Net Price$18,292
Median Debt at Graduation$17,952
Monthly Payment (10yr)$190
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,827
$30–48K$18,220
$48–75K$17,891
$75–110K$19,155
$110K+$23,937
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,292
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (54)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,053
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
Race & Ethnicity
White 56%
Black 11%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate47.0%
Freshman Retention62.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,246
8 Years$59,093
10 Years$57,687
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,600
Men
$40,900
Rankings
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from TN state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
27 mi(47 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
201 mi(348 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
246 mi(426 min)