Cumberland University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Cumberland University Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity22
Retention13
Graduation1
Earnings33
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Cumberland University
65%
Bachelor’s
30%
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Education5%
Engineering Technologies5%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs33%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities15%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Cumberland University
62%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Cumberland University
$23K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Cumberland University
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 12% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $11K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 62% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Cumberland University
63%
Retention Rate
37%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 22% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 56% | 55% | 50% |
| Other race | 53% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Cumberland University
92%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Cumberland University
1,785
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
312
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 21% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 14% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Cumberland University, TN
Genesis Career College-Lebanon
2 miles, W
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15 miles, W
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
15 miles, NE
Volunteer State Community College
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