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About Cumberland University

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Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, TN, known for its private masters university, tennessee liberal arts, and business and nursing focus. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Cumberlands is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 629 students each year. Cumberlands is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Cumberlands offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,761 per year; the sticker price of $42,082 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Cumberland University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Cumberland University

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Demonstrated Interest
Visit the Cumberland University campus in Lebanon, TN and make sure to connect with an admissions counselor during your visit. The school is small enough that staff remember prospective students, and a personal visit can make a real difference in how your application is received.
Test Score Strategy
Cumberland is test optional, so if your scores are not competitive, leave that section blank and let your GPA, activities, and any personal story carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Cumberland University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$17.9k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$18.0k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$19.6k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$20.3k
110k+~$42k/yr$20.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

47%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,921
Undergrad Enrollment
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