Cumberland University

Cumberland University is a student-centered institution of higher learning. We are committed to providing a transformational liberal arts education designed to prepare students to have successful careers and lead impactful lives. We offer competitive associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including online degree programs, and we are also a proud participant in the Tennessee Promise program.

2,704 Students
1,568 Students (female)
Private Institution Type

PhD Programmes

About

History

1842 – Cumberland University is founded
1847 – The School of Law is founded, it is the first in Tennessee and west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Education

School Of Humanities, Education, And The Arts
Labry School Of Science, Technology, And Business
Rudy School Of Nursing And Health Professions

Career

The Office of Career Services and Internships supports students and alumni in the development and achievement of career decisions and goals. The University is dedicated to providing resources to enhance students’ knowledge in the areas of career exploration, job search skills, and information on employment and internship opportunities.

Services

Student services

The purpose of the Cumberland University Student Government Association (SGA) is to give the student body representation in the government and services of the University, to establish a close relationship between the students and the administration, to promote a spirit of community, to exchange constructive ideas, to discuss school problems, to promote and aid in student activities, and to be the students’ voice of Cumberland University.

Housing services

Residence Halls

Howell E. Jackson & Horace H Lurton Halls
Edward Potter Hall
Justin Potter Hall
South Hall

Library services

The mission of Vise Library is to provide a welcoming environment in which Cumberland University students, faculty, and staff are assured they can obtain the information resources and services they need for educational, career, and personal growth.

ICT services

Cumberland University is a wireless campus, so a wireless network card will be needed. Information on the network and policies will be available when you arrive in the fall.

Student Life

Campus life

Surrounded by towering trees and historic architecture, our campus lives in the heart of Lebanon, Tennessee, just 23 miles east of the exciting city of Nashville. Our students become part of a friendly community with a small-town feel and plenty of things to do. A quick trip to Music City offers students endless options for adventurous dining, sporting events, and live music.

Sports facilities

Football - Nokes-Lasater Field
Basketball/Volleyball/Wrestling - Dallas Floyd Phoenix Arena
Baseball - Ernest L. Stockton Field/Woody Hunt Stadium
Softball - Billy Dee Ross Stadium
Wrestling - Wrestling Training Center
Soccer - Lindsey Donnell Stadium-Kirk Field
Tennis - Tommy Gray Memorial Tennis Courts
Strength and Conditioning - Cumberland Center for Athletic Training and Fitness at Phoenix Place
Athletic Training-Sports Medicine
Five Oaks Golf and Country Club

Student clubs

Alpha Chi
Alpha Lambda Delta
Alpha Phi Sigma
Beta Beta Beta
Delta Mu Delta
Gamma Beta Phi
Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Pi
Omicron Delta Kappa
Phi Alpha Theta
Pi Gamma Mu
Psi Chi
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Theta Tau

Accreditation

Cumberland University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The Tennessee State Department of Education has approved Cumberland University
The Educator Preparation programs in the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts at Cumberland University are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The baccalaureate program in nursing at Cumberland University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Cumberland University is authorized to offer professional continuing education for accountants by the Board of Accountancy of the State of Tennessee