Cumberland University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Location
Lebanon, TN
Population
1,500,000
Website
https://www.cumberland.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,053
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
62%
Black
13%
Hispanic
7%
International
7%
Mixed
4%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
From State
92%
From Region
4%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
33%
Health Sciences
28%
Arts
4%
Education
3%
Life & Natural Sciences
3%
Physical Sciences & Math
2%
Computer Science
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$27,840
Est. Cost of Attendance
$43,358
10-Year ROI
$179,000
ROI Percentile
73th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
59%
4-Year Graduation Rate
28%
6-Year Graduation Rate
46%
Transfer-Out Rate
24%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84%)
Sunshine Hours
2,510 (33%)
Days Without Precipitation
246 (48%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
58%
Yield (Unbound)
40%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 143 | 41% / 59% | 9% | $51,282 | 100% | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | — — | — | — | $74,276 | 84 | — | |
| Information Technology | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 25% | $73,414 | 83 | — | |
| Chemistry | 2 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $62,886 | 69 | — | |
| Mathematics | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 40% | $62,560 | 68 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 100% | $60,125 | 64 | — | |
| Biology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $56,901 | 57 | — | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $57,967 | 59 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 17 — | 65% / 35% | 18% | $62,795 | 69 | 100% | |
| Sport Management | 13 — | 85% / 15% | 23% | $62,795 | 69 | 100% | |
| Sport and Fitness Management | — — | — | — | $61,488 | 66 | — | |
| Creative Writing | 3 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,875 | 17 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 20 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | $57,377 | 58 | 100% | |
| English | 9 — | 22% / 78% | 0% | $42,376 | 16 | — | |
| General Studies | 9 — | 56% / 44% | 0% | $33,733 | 5 | 100% | |
| History | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,771 | 25 | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $33,733 | 5 | 100% | |
| Psychology | 26 — | 31% / 69% | 8% | $43,079 | 18 | 100% | |
| Social Sciences | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,743 | 25 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $48,010 | 31 | — | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | — — | — | — | $49,140 | 35 | — | |
| Special Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $51,225 | 41 | — | |
| Music | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,363 | 11 | — | |
| Music Pedagogy | — — | — | — | $39,197 | 10 | — | |
| Studio Art | 10 — | 10% / 90% | 0% | $38,506 | 9 | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Business | 80 | 56% / 44% | 6% | $57,666 | 97% | ||
| Accounting | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $50,339 | 38 | 100% | |
| Business Administration | 43 — | 63% / 37% | 12% | $59,267 | 62 | 96% | |
| Business Analytics | 8 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $60,626 | 65 | — | |
| Marketing | 10 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,770 | 61 | — | |
| Project Management | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $59,267 | 62 | 96% |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Ruth Mudra School of Nursing | 70 | 19% / 81% | 1% | $79,481 | 99% | ||
| Nursing | 65 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $80,903 | 89 | 99% | |
| Healthcare Administration | 5 +1 | 20% / 80% | 20% | $60,997 | 65 | — |