All schools
PrivateTown

Cumberland University

CU

Lebanon, Tennessee 37087

Visit website

Campus Vibe

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

Campus Visits

4 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
67%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,053Students
18:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$57,687Earnings 10yr
$18,292Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Cumberland University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Phoenix

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)

Getting There

Visit Planning

Deadline Calendar

Cumberland University Application Checklist

Decision Notifications