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The main campus of Cumberland is in Lebanon, Tennessee (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Cumberland offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Cumberland students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and family and social work.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 520. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
In 2005, the school had 1,508 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Mid-South Conference and TranSouth Athletic Conference for major sports. Cumberland takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Cumberland University is to create a learning community of distinction through a partnership among its students, faculty, staff and the larger community. The development of the whole student -- intellectual, spiritual, psycho-social, physical, creative -- is emphasized in preparation for successful and responsible personal living, for productive economic participation, and for constructive citizenship. Learning opportunities are offered in the liberal arts, selected pre-professional, professional, graduate programs, and Continuing Education programs. Students are facilitated to develop a pattern of lifelong learning by learning to learn and by developing critical thinking, reasoning, and communication abilities. Commitment is made to developing personal and social responsibility through an exploration of an ethical/moral basis."
More complete details are provided below.
Cumberland University
One Cumberland Square
Lebanon, TN 37087
General Phone: (615) 444-2562
http://www.cumberland.edu
Cumberland awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 183 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 61 | business, human resources, business management, marketing, accounting, management science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | social service professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Medicine | 10 | pre-med |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | social services, American studies, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, political science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Cumberland in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 206 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 170 | 33 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 4 |
In 2005, Cumberland had a total enrollment of 1,508 students (1,170 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 84% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Cumberland offers campus housing for 410 of its 1,170 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lebanon, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,038 | 717 | 69% | 262 | 37% |
| Men | 540 | 318 | 59% | 131 | 41% |
| Women | 498 | 399 | 80% | 131 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 81% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,344 |
| Room and board | $ 5,150 |
| Room charge | $ 1,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,093 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,367 |
Financial Aid:
Cumberland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $36,987 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $45,259 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $39,862 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $37,300 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $35,383 | 11 | $37,839 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $31,315 | 6 | $38,648 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $36,045 | 21 | $37,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 237 | 121 | 358 |
| Football | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| Basketball | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| Baseball | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| Track | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 66 | 87 | 153 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cumberland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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