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Cumberland University, or CU, was established by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1842. This private, coeducational, independent, liberal arts university is situated in Lebanon, Tennessee. The current campus was constructed in 1896.
CU offers bachelor's degrees in more than 30 majors, and several master's degrees. Students can also opt for pre-professional degrees in nursing, education, anthropology, and theater. The academic divisions of the university are:
The athletics department of Cumberland University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, TranSouth Athletic Conference, and Mid-South Conference. The teams are known as the Bulldogs, and they participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cycling, football, golf, soccer, tennis, wrestling, softball, and volleyball.
The main campus of Cumberland is in Lebanon, TN (a rural site not far from an urban 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, family and social work, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 510. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 410 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, Cumberland had 1,335 enrolled students.
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 227 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, education, geography teaching, music teaching, history teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 48 | business, accounting, business administration, marketing, organizational behavior, management science |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | social services, liberal arts and humanities, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science, history |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Cumberland in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 237 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 195 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 5 |
In 2007, Cumberland had a total enrollment of 1,335 students (1,107 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Cumberland offers campus housing for 410 of its 1,107 (full-time) students.
(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 | 602 | 367 | 61% | 212 | 58% |
| Men | 338 | 207 | 61% | 135 | 65% |
| Women | 264 | 160 | 61% | 77 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| 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 | $ 15,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,550 |
| Room and board | $ 5,616 |
| Room charge | $ 2,170 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,030 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,408 |
Financial Aid:
Cumberland participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $50,529 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $39,625 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $40,151 | 8 | $39,820 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $39,700 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $41,482 | 16 | $40,269 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 284 | 158 | 442 |
| Football | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| Baseball | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| Basketball | 21 | 34 | 55 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 96 | 120 | 216 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Geography 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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cumberland Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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