Quick Facts
Cumberland University was founded in 1842 and is a private, independent, coeducational, liberal arts institution with five academic schools, three graduate degree programs and a non-credit Continuing Education Program.
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Leadership
Academic Calendar : Two regular semesters, a May interim term and three summer sessions
Student Population for fall 2009: 1,355
Admissions requirements for Fall 2010 semester:
Programs: CU offers undergraduate programs in the sciences and social sciences, business administration and economics, education, physical education and special education, music and fine arts and nursing; graduate degree programs in business administration, education and public service management. Degrees conferred are Master of Arts in Education, Master of Art in Fine Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
How to Find Us / Get In Touch
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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
- Executive Vice President: Eddie Pawlawski
- Vice President of Academic Affairs: Dr. Wilbur "Pete" Peterson
- Vice President of Administration: Joe Gray
- Vice President of Business and Finance: Judy Jordan
Academic Calendar : Two regular semesters, a May interim term and three summer sessions
Student Population for fall 2009: 1,355
| Full/Part-time Enrollment | ||
| Full-time | 983 | |
| Part-time | 372 | |
| Total | 1,355 | |
| Gender | Percentage | |
| Female | 57.79% | |
| Male | 42.21% | |
| Age |
Percentage |
|
| Under 18 | 3.62% | |
| 18 - 24 | 63.03% | |
| 25 - 44 | 29.08% | |
| 45 - 64 | 4.21% | |
| 65 and over | 0.07% | |
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage | |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.37% | |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 13.43% | |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | |
| Non-resident | 3.91% | |
| White, non-Hispanic | 72.32% | |
| Unknown/Unreported | 7.90% | |
| Student Level | ||
| Freshman |
328 |
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| Sophomore | 194 | |
| Junior | 219 | |
| Senior |
249 |
|
| Undergraduate special | 51 | |
| Master's candidate | 314 | |
| Total | 1355 | |
| Citizenship Status | Percentage | |
| Non-US Citizen | 3.91% | |
| US Citizen | 96.09% | |
| Permanent Resident | 0% | |
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State of Permanent Residence |
Percentage |
|
| Tennessee | 84.15% | |
| Other | 15.85% | |
| Current Student Credit Hours Enrolled | Percentage | |
| < 6 hours | 7.23% | |
| 6-12 hours | 31.37% | |
| 13-14 hours | 14.69% | |
| 15-17 hours | 38.67% | |
| 18+ hours | 8.04% |
Admissions requirements for Fall 2010 semester:
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Undergraduate - Minimum of 21 ACT or 980/990 SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score, minimum high school grade point average of 3.00, 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. (MA program does not require standardized testing, portfolio may be requested)
Programs: CU offers undergraduate programs in the sciences and social sciences, business administration and economics, education, physical education and special education, music and fine arts and nursing; graduate degree programs in business administration, education and public service management. Degrees conferred are Master of Arts in Education, Master of Art in Fine Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.