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.
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
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President: Dr. Harvill C. Eaton
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Executive VP and Dean of Students: Eddie Pawlawski
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VP of Academic Affairs: Dr. Wilbur "Pete" Peterson
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VP of Administration: Joe Gray
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VP 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
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Full/Part-time Enrollment |
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Full-time |
983 |
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Part-time |
372 |
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Total |
1,355 |
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Gender |
Percentage |
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Female |
57.79% |
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Male |
42.21% |
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Age |
Percentage
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Under 18 |
3.62% |
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18 - 24 |
63.03% |
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25 - 44 |
29.08% |
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45 - 64 |
4.21% |
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65 and over |
0.07% |
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Race/Ethnicity |
Percentage |
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Asian/Pacific Islander |
0.74% |
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American Indian/Alaskan Native |
0.37% |
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Black, non-Hispanic |
13.43% |
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Hispanic |
1.33% |
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Non-resident |
3.91% |
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White, non-Hispanic |
72.32% |
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Unknown/Unreported |
7.90% |
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Student Level |
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Freshman |
328
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Sophomore |
194 |
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Junior |
219 |
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Senior |
249
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Undergraduate special |
51 |
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Master's candidate |
314 |
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Total |
1355 |
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Citizenship Status |
Percentage |
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Non-US Citizen |
3.91% |
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US Citizen |
96.09% |
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Permanent Resident |
0% |
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State of Permanent Residence
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Percentage
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Tennessee |
84.15% |
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Other |
15.85% |
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Current Student Credit Hours Enrolled |
Percentage |
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< 6 hours |
7.23% |
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6-12 hours |
31.37% |
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13-14 hours |
14.69% |
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15-17 hours |
38.67% |
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18+ hours |
8.04% |
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Admissions requirements for Fall 2008 and Fall 2009 semesters:
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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.
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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 2010 semester:
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Undergraduate - Minimum of 21 ACT or 990 SAT score, minimum high school grade point average of 3.00, academic transcript(s), $25 application fee and completed application for admission form is required.
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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/17 students
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 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.