Cumberland University
Private college · Lebanon, TN · 2,104 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
67%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$15,965
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$40,411
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
45%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Cumberland University?
Cumberland University accepts about 67 of every 100 applicants (67%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Cumberland University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cumberland University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Cumberland University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $40,411 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,965 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $28,540 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$28,540
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$28,540
- Room & board$13,080
- Total cost of attendance$40,411
- Average net price after grants$15,965
Popular majors
Business, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Health Professions & Nursing, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Biology.
Cumberland University FAQ
- What is Cumberland University's acceptance rate?
- 67% — moderately selective.
- Is Cumberland University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Cumberland University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Cumberland University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Cumberland University cost?
- About $40,411 a year before aid; $15,965 on average after grants.
- What is Cumberland University's FAFSA school code?
- 003485. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Cumberland University receives your information.
- What is Cumberland University's graduation rate?
- 45% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Cumberland University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN | 68% | 1160–1380 | $23,178 | 71% |
| Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens, TN | 69% | — | $14,965 | 49% |
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| Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale, TN | 66% | 1020–1300 | $25,979 | 56% |
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