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Colleges / Cumberland University

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate46%

Cumberland University Student Life

Cumberland University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Cumberland University has the African-American Student Association. In fact, more students participate in the African-American Student Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Cumberland University include Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Law and Government Club, Student Government Association and Student Nurses' Association.

Cumberland University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Spring Fling Week and Coming Home.

Does Cumberland University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Cumberland University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available No
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 30%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 412
Number of Students Living On-Campus 373
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Cumberland University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Cumberland University students live off campus. In 2023, 30% of undergrads at Cumberland University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 70% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Cumberland University. There are 412 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,254 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 373 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 30% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Cumberland University Athletics

At Cumberland University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Cumberland University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Bowling Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Golf Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Tennis Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Cumberland University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Cumberland University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Cumberland University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Cumberland University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Cumberland University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Cumberland University, take Interstate 40 to Lebanon, TN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Nashville International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Tennessee you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Cumberland University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Cumberland University

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Cumberland University Students

55%

Women

45%

Men

78%

Full Time

22%

Part Time

17%

In State

83%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

Undergraduate Students

1,254

Graduate Students

227

Cumberland University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,481

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

46%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$26,400

Out-of-State

$26,400

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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