Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN · Private nonprofit · 2,104 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,882 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,048 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,609 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,333 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,917 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,759 |
Sticker tuition: $27,840 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 30%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 46%
- Freshman retention
- 60%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $57,687
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,952
- International undergrads
- 116 (4.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business29%
Health & Nursing9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Education7%
Criminal Justice6%
Psychology4%
English & Literature2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Computer Science1%
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