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Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a private nonprofit university in a town near a city with 2,652 students and a 67% acceptance rate.

Lebanon, Tennessee · Private nonprofit · Town, near a city · 2,652 students

NAIA · Mid-South Conference

Admission rate

67%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$18,759

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

46%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

62%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$57,687

10 years after entry

Students

2,652

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,882
$30,001–48,000$18,048
$48,001–75,000$19,609
$75,001–110,000$20,333
Over $110,000$20,917

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse65
Business Administration and Management43
Psychology26
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration20
Exercise Science and Kinesiology17
Accounting15
Sports Studies13
Marketing/Marketing Management10
Show the other 19 majors
Fine/Studio Arts10
General Studies9
English Language and Literature9
Management Science8
Elementary Education and Teaching6
Biomedical Sciences6
Health/Health Care Administration/Management5
Mathematics5
History4
Project Management4
Information Technology4
Creative Writing3
Special Education and Teaching2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2
Biochemistry2
Chemistry2
Biology/Biological Sciences1
Social Sciences1
Music1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Mid-South Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Mid-South Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Esports

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, near a city

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

2,150,553 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.7 of 20

Elevation

551 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

28°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

1.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

56 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,280 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NAIA, similar size