Cumberland University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,240

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
16%

Transfer Student Ratio
$19.1K

Avg. Financial Aid

Cumberland University is located in Lebanon, Tennessee, 30 miles east of Nashville. Founded in 1842, Cumberland University offers a variety of educational, athletic and social experiences to enhance the learning opportunities of the current student body. The university has an exceptional academic program steeped in the liberal arts. Athletic teams regularly compete for conference and national championships. For Fall 2009, 1,355 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled. A variety of clubs and organizations enhance the social opportunities for students. Honor societies recognize student achievers in a variety of disciplines.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,067
Part-Time Undergraduate	173
Transfer Students	201
Programs	49 Programs
Courses	572 Courses
Equivalencies	3,872 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$20,200
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,200
Books and Supplies	$1,400
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	62%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,739
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	95%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$11,378

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Almost every student attending Cumberland receives some form of financial aid. Some you have to pay back, but others are outright free.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better to qualify for regular admission.
Official Transcripts:

Cumberland requires the submission of official transcripts from every college/university that you have attended. If you have passed less than 30 hours at previous institutions, you must submit high school transcripts or GED scores.
SAT Scores:

Transfer students who have passed less than 30 hours at previous institutions must submit ACT or SAT scores. If you are 25 or older, this is not required.
Essay:

All students must submit a comprehensive personal statement along with their application.
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable $25 application fee ($50 for international students).
Interview:

A personal interview, while not required, is often desirable for the prospective student.
Other Requirements:

Transfer students with less than 30 hours may be required to complete a series of Cumberland U placement tests. All students must complete the Certificate of Immunization or provide proof of vaccination for Meningococcal Disease and Hepatitis B.
Apply Here:

http://www.cumberland.edu/admissions/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

All appropriate credits will be evaluated and transferred on a course-by-course basis for courses in which a C or better was earned and in which the course work is comparable in content and level and is applicable for a CU degree program.
Credits (Min/Max):

No more than 90 semester hours (or the equivalent quarter hours) may be accepted for transfer credit from other accredited institutions. No more that 70 of the possible 90 hours of transfer credit may come from a community or junior college.
Transfer Policy Document:

Cumberland University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf