Cumberland University was founded in 1842 and is a private, independent, coeducational, liberal arts institution with five undergraduate divisions, four graduate degree programs, degree completion programs for working adults, and a non-credit Continuing Education Program.

How to Find Us / Get In Touch

• One Cumberland Square
  Lebanon, TN 37087-3408
  615.444.2562
  800.467.0562
  615.444.2569 (fax)
  info@cumberland.edu

Leadership

• President: Dr. Harvill C. Eaton
• VP of Academic Affairs: Dr. Wilbur "Pete" Peterson
• VP of Development and External Affairs:  Dr. Garvin Maffett
• VP of Administration:  Joe Gray
• VP of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs:  Eddie Pawlawski
• VP of Business and Finance:  Judy Jordan

Academic Calendar : Two regular semesters, a May interim term, and three Summer Sessions

Student Population for fall 2007:  1,335

Full/Parttime Enrollment	Undergraduate	Graduate
Fulltime	906	57
Parttime	162	210
Total	1068	267
Gender	Percentage
Female	55.36%
Male	44.64%
Age	Percentage
18-24	70.3%
25-44	25.7%
45-64	4.0%
65 and over	0.0%
Race/Ethnicity	Percentage
Asian/Pacific Islander	0.75%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	0.52%
Black, not Hispanic	14.31%
Hispanic	1.42%
Non-resident	3.60%
White, non Hispanic	72.28%
Unknown/Unreported	7.12%
Student Level	Full-time	Part-time
Freshman	338	21
Sophomore	138	12
Junior	206	19
Senior	224	36
Dual Enrollment	0	74
Master's Candidate	57	210
Total	963	372
Citizenship Status	Percentage
Non-US Citizen	3.60%
US Citizen	96.40%
State of Permanent Residence	Percentage
Tennessee	87.18%
Other	12.82%
Current Student Credit Hours Enrolled	Percentage
< 6 hours	8.02%
6-11 hours	31.16%
12-14 hours	8.16%
15-17 hours	43.82%
18+ hours	8.84%

Admissions  requirements for fall 2007:

• Undergraduate - Minimum of 19 ACT or 900SAT score, minimum high school grade point average of 2.5, academic transcript(s), $25 application fee and completed Application for Admission form is required.

• Graduate - GMAT, GRE, or MAT scores required; $50 application fee and completed Application for Graduate Admission form is required; other requirements vary; refer to graduate admissions

Admissions  requirements for fall 2008:

• Undergraduate - Minimum of 20 ACT or 940 SAT score, minimum high school grade point average of 2.75, academic transcript(s), $25 application fee and completed Application for Admission form is required.

• Graduate - GMAT, GRE, or MAT scores required; $50 application fee and completed Application for Graduate Admission form is required; other requirements vary; refer to graduate admissions

Faculty/Student ratio: 1 faculty member/16 students

Programs: CU offers undergraduate programs in the sciences and social sciences, business administration and economics, education, physical education and special education, and nursing; graduate degree programs in business administration, education, and public service management. Degrees conferred are Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts in Business, and Associate in Arts in Education.