Cumberland University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5818 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1608 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1522 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 35 of 1 | In Lebanon, TN |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
67%
Average SAT
1,255
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$18,499 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,745
Graduates
712
Male:Female Ratio
47:53
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Cumberland University has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Applicants | 2,495 | 1,065 | 1,430 |
| Admissions | 1,680 | 734 | 946 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 675 | 311 | 364 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 55% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 17% |
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 8% |
| â– Black or African American | 10% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Cumberland University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Cumberland University majors
Cumberland University has granted 236 associate degrees across 7 programs, 293 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, and 131 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cumberland University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 145 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 54 | 43 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 65 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | - | 49 |
| Public Administration | - | - | 27 |
| Psychology, General | - | 26 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 17 | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 20 | - |
| Education, General | 13 | - | 7 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | - | 18 |
| Accounting | - | 15 | - |
| Sports Studies | - | 13 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 12 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | - | 11 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 10 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 10 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 9 | - |
| General Studies | - | 9 | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 8 | - | - |
| Management Science | - | 8 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | - | 6 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 6 | - |
| History, General | 2 | 4 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 5 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 5 | - |
| Information Technology | - | 4 | - |
| Nursing Education | - | - | 4 |
| Project Management | - | 4 | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | - | 3 |
| Creative Writing | - | 3 | - |
| Music, General | 2 | 1 | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 2 | - |
| Chemistry, General | - | 2 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | - | 2 |
| Information Technology Project Management | - | - | 2 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | - | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 2 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 1 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | - | 1 |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 236 | 293 | 131 |
Publications & Citations
Cumberland University has published 147 scientific papers with 1,241 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
102
/ 982
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
79
/ 655
|
| Law |
76
/ 606
|
| Medicine |
64
/ 741
|
| Sociology |
59
/ 611
|
| Biology |
52
/ 390
|
| Psychology |
50
/ 452
|
| Computer Science |
50
/ 584
|
| Environmental Science |
49
/ 485
|
| Physics |
44
/ 394
|
| Mathematics |
42
/ 743
|
| Economics |
42
/ 507
|
| Business |
40
/ 652
|
| Chemistry |
38
/ 235
|
| History |
36
/ 129
|
| Philosophy |
35
/ 325
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
34
/ 284
|
| Engineering |
32
/ 300
|
| Statistics |
28
/ 644
|
| Geography and Cartography |
27
/ 125
|
| Development Studies |
25
/ 202
|
| Biochemistry |
25
/ 137
|
| Genetics |
25
/ 163
|
| Art & Design |
23
/ 143
|
| Geology |
23
/ 206
|
| Archaeology |
21
/ 85
|
| Psychiatry |
21
/ 188
|
| Social Psychology |
19
/ 120
|
| Public Health |
18
/ 140
|
| Nursing |
18
/ 98
|
| Pathology |
16
/ 337
|
| Management |
15
/ 269
|
| Demography |
15
/ 308
|
| Linguistics |
15
/ 119
|
| Finance |
14
/ 300
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
14
/ 97
|
| Health Science |
14
/ 155
|
| Education |
14
/ 195
|
| Neuroscience |
14
/ 140
|
| Child Psychology |
13
/ 100
|
Annual publication & citation counts
59 Notable alumni
1. Samuel Franklin Wilson
1845-1923 (aged 78)
judge
politician
Samuel Franklin Wilson was an American Confederate veteran, politician and judge.
2. J. P. Carnahan
1832-1912 (aged 80)
military officer
Jacob Preston Carnahan was an American Confederate officer, a professor of mathematics, and Populist politician in Arkansas. He ran for governor.
3. Campbell Eben Beaumont
1883-1954 (aged 71)
lawyer
judge
Campbell Eben Beaumont was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
4. David Alexander Nunn
1833-1918 (aged 85)
diplomat
lawyer
politician
David Alexander Nunn was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th congressional district.
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All 59 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CU
Founded
1842
Colors
maroon, white, gray, black
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
364
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
1 Cumberland Square Lebanon, Tennessee, 37087 United States
City Population
38,000
Phone
61544425621222
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