About Cumberland University - Quick Facts

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.