Admissions FAQ
1. How large is the campus?
The campus is on about 50 acres in a residential neighborhood near the main business districts of Lebanon, TN.
2. How many students attend the University?
Our fall 2009 enrollment was 1,355 students with 903 full-time undergraduates, 138 part-time undergraduates, and 314 graduate students.
The campus is on about 50 acres in a residential neighborhood near the main business districts of Lebanon, TN.
2. How many students attend the University?
Our fall 2009 enrollment was 1,355 students with 903 full-time undergraduates, 138 part-time undergraduates, and 314 graduate students.
3. What year was Cumberland University founded?
1842
1842
4. Does Cumberland have a religious affiliation?
No, Cumberland is a private, independent university. However there are multiple religious clubs and organizations which are active on campus.
No, Cumberland is a private, independent university. However there are multiple religious clubs and organizations which are active on campus.
5. What major cities are nearby?
Lebanon is a fast-growing community with many opportunities for dining and entertainment. However, Nashville is just located 30 minutes from campus where some students go for additional nightlife, dining, and entertainment opportunities.
6. What are the current expenses for tuition, room and board? Does an out-of-state fee exist for non-residents?
Lebanon is a fast-growing community with many opportunities for dining and entertainment. However, Nashville is just located 30 minutes from campus where some students go for additional nightlife, dining, and entertainment opportunities.
6. What are the current expenses for tuition, room and board? Does an out-of-state fee exist for non-residents?
7. Are students required to live on campus or purchase a meal plan?
It is highly recommended that all freshman students live on campus. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Executive Vice President. If you live on campus you must purchase a meal plan (part of room & board). However, you may choose whether you would like to have 14 or 19 meals per week.
8. What types of financial assistance are available?
Well over 90% of Cumberland students receive some type of financial assistance with average awards of $8,000 to resident students and $5-6,000 to those not living on campus. The award comes in a package that may include a scholarship, grant, low-interest loan and part-time employment. The type of package and amount of assistance depend on your financial need, the amount of funds available to the University, and the number of Cumberland students who qualify for assistance.
Well over 90% of Cumberland students receive some type of financial assistance with average awards of $8,000 to resident students and $5-6,000 to those not living on campus. The award comes in a package that may include a scholarship, grant, low-interest loan and part-time employment. The type of package and amount of assistance depend on your financial need, the amount of funds available to the University, and the number of Cumberland students who qualify for assistance.
9. What is the total number of volumes in the library?
Vise Library houses approximately 40,000 volumes with about 3,000 new items being added each year. There are over 400 periodicals to which the library subscribes. In addition, students have access to a variety of databases and CD-ROMs, including the on-line database EBSCO host that allows students to view and print the full text of articles from thousands of periodicals.
Vise Library houses approximately 40,000 volumes with about 3,000 new items being added each year. There are over 400 periodicals to which the library subscribes. In addition, students have access to a variety of databases and CD-ROMs, including the on-line database EBSCO host that allows students to view and print the full text of articles from thousands of periodicals.
10. What is the minority population of the University?
In recent years, the minority population has been approximately 17% combined African-American, American Indian, Asian, and Hispanic.
In recent years, the minority population has been approximately 17% combined African-American, American Indian, Asian, and Hispanic.
11. Where are the students from geographically?
Although Cumberland students are primarily from Tennessee , they also come from 29 states and 30 foreign countries.
Although Cumberland students are primarily from Tennessee , they also come from 29 states and 30 foreign countries.
12. Are there tutorial services available for students?
Yes, the University offers peer tutors free of charge. You can request a tutor in the Academic Enrichment Center (AEC), which offers assistance with various subjects including math, English, Biology, Spanish, History, and with writing papers in any class or discipline.
Yes, the University offers peer tutors free of charge. You can request a tutor in the Academic Enrichment Center (AEC), which offers assistance with various subjects including math, English, Biology, Spanish, History, and with writing papers in any class or discipline.
13. In what intercollegiate sports does the University participate?
Men's: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cycling, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, and Wrestling. Women's: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cycling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
Men's: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cycling, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, and Wrestling. Women's: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cycling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
14. What athletic association is Cumberland University a member of and what divisions are included?
Cumberland belongs to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Mid-South and Tran South Conferences. All sports are in NAIA Division I.
Cumberland belongs to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Mid-South and Tran South Conferences. All sports are in NAIA Division I.
15. Can freshmen have cars on campus?
Yes, freshmen can bring cars to campus. However, the student parking permit states which parking lot you may park in, depending on whether you live on campus or commute.
Yes, freshmen can bring cars to campus. However, the student parking permit states which parking lot you may park in, depending on whether you live on campus or commute.
16. What Fine Arts programs are offered to students?
Cumberland has a variety of opportunities for students to perform in the arts, from the Jazz Band, the Jazz Combo, a Marching Band, the Cumberland Choral to drama, and art studio.
Cumberland has a variety of opportunities for students to perform in the arts, from the Jazz Band, the Jazz Combo, a Marching Band, the Cumberland Choral to drama, and art studio.
17. How many students live on campus?
For the 2010-2011 academic year there are approximately 400 students living on campus.
For the 2010-2011 academic year there are approximately 400 students living on campus.
18. How many residence halls does the school provide?
There are currently two male residence hall: Edward Potter, which sleeps 106 residents and Justin Potter, which sleeps 60 residents, a female dormitory, Mary White, which sleeps 86 residents, and the Cumberland Commons I & II, which are two-story, suite-style residence halls reserved for upper-classmen.
There are currently two male residence hall: Edward Potter, which sleeps 106 residents and Justin Potter, which sleeps 60 residents, a female dormitory, Mary White, which sleeps 86 residents, and the Cumberland Commons I & II, which are two-story, suite-style residence halls reserved for upper-classmen.
19. Are there any fraternities or sororities on campus?
Yes, there is one fraternity: Kappa Sigma, and two sororities: Alpha Sigma Tau & Alpha Omicron Pi.
Yes, there is one fraternity: Kappa Sigma, and two sororities: Alpha Sigma Tau & Alpha Omicron Pi.
20. How many clubs and organizations are on campus?
There are over 40 clubs and organizations on campus.
There are over 40 clubs and organizations on campus.
21. Is the University accredited?
Cumberland University is chartered by the State of Tennessee and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Cumberland University is chartered by the State of Tennessee and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
22. Does Cumberland have any noted graduates?
Yes, United States Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner Cordell Hull; the "father of political science" John W. Burgess; 13 governors; 10 US Senators; more than 80 members of the House of Representatives; and two Supreme Court justices, to name a few.
Yes, United States Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner Cordell Hull; the "father of political science" John W. Burgess; 13 governors; 10 US Senators; more than 80 members of the House of Representatives; and two Supreme Court justices, to name a few.