Come here to get there.

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For students today, life is a series of destinations. To reach your destination, you must not only work hard but receive an education that will allow you to maximize your success. Whatever your destination in life may be, you can come to Cumberland University to get there.

For more than 170 years, CU has offered students a cutting-edge, career-ready liberal arts education geared toward real-life success. Our heritage is rich, but our eye is to our students’ futures. Not only do we prepare students that are ready to uphold a tradition of excellence; we prepare leaders that are ready to create traditions of their own.

Whether you wish to learn how to command a classroom as a teacher, care for your future patients as a nurse, or become a business leader in tomorrow’s industries, your pathway to success in 21st century careers begins at Cumberland University.

Your future is within reach. Come here to get there.

Welcome to Cumberland University!

54.9% female to 45.1% male student body

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1500+CU has seen record increases in student enrollment in recent years.

of enrolled undergraduate students are between the ages of 18 and 24.

ENROLLMENT

70.7%

Cumberland University is a private, independent, coeducational, contemporary liberal arts university located in Lebanon, Tennessee, 30 miles east of Nashville.

*Statistics are based on Fall 2012 enrollment

Living on campus provides an experience where students are challenged every day and impacted by new experiences. Living on campus provides a place where Cumberland memories begin and where the relationships developed form friendships that last a lifetime.

Want to get involved? There are over 30 campus clubs and organizations at Cumberland. Get plugged in with activities like intramurals, Greek life, and the Student Programming Board where you can help plan and organize campus events.

Life on CampusThinking about living on campus?

CU boasts traditional, apartment, and suite-style residence halls!

Scan the QR code with your phone to find out more.

Find out more about student life at CU.

www.cumberland.edu/student-life

Cumberland University’s academic programs combine a contemporary liberal ar ts curriculum with cutting-edge technology and career preparation. Fully accredited, the University offers 21 undergraduate majors and 30 minors, in addition to seven graduate degree programs and several professional development courses.

Cumberland’s three schools—the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts; the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business; and the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions—offer diverse programs leading to degrees in fields ranging from Biochemistry and Education to Nursing and English. The University also offers seven pre-professional academic areas of focus such as Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Law, and Pre-Medicine.

For the continuing student, Cumberland’s seven graduate degree programs provide a pathway to continuing professional success and advancement. Offerings range from the Master of Arts in Fine Arts program, which offers three unique tracks, to the Master of Arts in Education program, which is conducted online through Cumberland’s growing School of Online and Professional Studies.

With a 14:1 student-faculty ratio, the University provides a high-quality, personalized education blending traditional liberal ar ts concepts with cutting-edge technology, such as iPads and a wireless campus. Each of Cumberland University’s programs is designed to help students achieve success in 21st century careers.

AcademicsThree academic schools. 21 undergraduate majors.7 graduate programs. Limitless opportunities.

Athletics

Interested in playing a sport at CU? Fill out a recruit questionnaire online at

www.GoCumberlandAthletics.com

Cumberland University fields intercollegiate athletic teams in 21 sports, including football, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s bowling, men’s and women’s cycling and men’s and women’s cheerleading. The Bulldogs compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Mid-South Conference.

The athletics department has two team national championships, both in baseball (2004, 2010) as well as two individual wrestling national titles (2005, 2011) and three individual cycling national championships (two in 2005, 2011).

Cumberland finished one of its most successful athletic campaigns in 2012-13, with seven programs reaching the NAIA National Tournament as well as one individual. The women’s soccer team made the national tournament for the first time in program history after winning the conference tournament, while women’s basketball claimed regular season and tournament titles before reaching the Fab Four in the national tournament, posting a school-record 33-3 mark.

The Bulldog baseball program claimed its 20th regular season championship en route to the postseason once again and the CU softball team made its first appearance in the NAIA Championship Opening Round as well. The men’s and women’s tennis teams both reached the national tournament, with the men posting a pair of victories. The wrestling program qualified seven individuals for the national championships, with three student-athletes earning All-American honors. Katie Legge received an at-large berth into the women’s golf national tournament, placing 33rd overall.

Cumberland football has put together the best stretch in program history, registering a 23-8 mark over the last three seasons, and also posted an NAIA-best 16 national Scholar-Athletes last season.

Cumberland University admits those applicants whose ability,

training, motivation, and interests indicate that they will succeed in

college course work.

Applicants must request official transcripts from their high school or college to be sent to the Cumberland University Office of Admissions. A final transcript bearing the seal of the institution and showing final class rank (if available), GPA, test scores, and other pertinent information is also required. Applicants must also submit official ACT or SAT scores.

You can apply online or send in a printed application. Of course, enrollment involves a lot more than that–like financial assistance, career planning, and on-campus housing. Contact the Office of Admissions at (615) 547-1224 or admissions@cumberland.edu for more information. Cumberland University is an equal opportunity education institution, and as such, does not discriminate in the admissions policy on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, color, national origin, or physical handicap.

Admissions Requirements

Minimum of 21 ACT composite score or 980/990 SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score

Minimum 3.00 high school grade point average (unweighted)

Official academic transcript(s)

(including Dual Enrollment Courses)

A non-refundable $25 application fee ($50 for international students)

Completed Application for Admission

(including the Personal Statement)

Immunization records

Financial Aid

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Academic Scholarship Scale *

Presidential AwardVice-Presidential Award

Academic Prestige AwardAcademic Honors Award

ACT 31+ACT 28-30ACT 25-27ACT 22-24

GPA3.76 - 4.00

8,000.007,250.006,500.005,750.00

7,250.006,500.005,750.005,000.00

GPA3.51- 3.75

6,500.005,750.005,000.004,250.00

GPA3.26 - 3.50

5,750.005,000.004,250.003,500.00

GPA3.00-3.25

*These scholarships are available for new incoming freshmen who qualify based upon unweighted high school GPA.

Apply for scholarships by April 1st, and file your FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. Applicants may visit www.cumberland.edu/financial_aid for a full list of scholarships.

You should also search for outside scholarships in your community and on the Internet.

Apply to the University.Be at least initially accepted into the University by satisfying the Admissions Office requirements.Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Cumberland University’s school code 003485. File as early as possible after January 1st. You do not have to wait until you file your taxes; you may estimate income amounts.

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Want to meet our team?

www.cumberland.edu/admissions

Our team of Admissions Representatives is here to help you get the most out of your enrollment process. Get to know us by scanning the QR code.

Applicants and their parents are invited and encouraged to visit the campus. Visiting our campus is one of the best ways to decide if CU is right for you.

During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet with an Admissions Representative, take a tour of our beautiful campus and residence halls, learn about financial aid, and even meet a professor.

A personal interview, while not required, is often desirable for the prospective student. You can attend a scheduled preview day or join one of our daily tours.

Our Mission

The mission of Cumberland University is to provide a contemporary liberal ar ts education to students seeking a high-quality, personalized college experience, which will allow them to not only have a successful and productive career, but to thrive intellectually, professionally, personally and spiritually for a lifetime. Our core curriculum will require students to undertake programs of study in the cultural ar ts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences. In addition, our elective curricula will afford students the opportunity to pursue majors in these liberal ar ts areas, as well as in one of several modern professional programs.

Come visit us!

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Undergraduate MajorsAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBusiness Accounting Emphasis Marketing EmphasisChild Growth & LearningComputational Science & TechnologyCriminal Justice & Public AdministrationEngineering ScienceEnglishFine Arts Art Education Emphasis Digital Photography Emphasis Entertainment Design Emphasis Music Theatre Emphasis Painting Emphasis Sculpture Emphasis Studio Art EmphasisHealth & Human Performance Physical Education & Health Emphasis Sport & Exercise Science Emphasis Sport Management EmphasisHistoryHumanities & Social SciencesManagementMathematics Computers Emphasis Finance & Economics EmphasisMusic Education Emphasis Performance EmphasisNursingPsychologySecondary EducationSpecial EducationTheatre

Graduate DegreesMaster of Arts in Education (MAE)Master of Arts in Fine Arts (MA)Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Education in Instructional Leadership (MED)Master of Science in Public Service Management (MSP)Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Pedagogy (MSSEP)

1 Cumberland SquareLebanon, TN 370871 (800) 467-0562www.cumberland.edu

Academic Areas of Focus:(Pre-Professional academic areas of focus fall under the appropriate major within the corresponding school, typically Biology or Criminal Justice & Public Administration.) Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Undergraduate MinorsAccountingAnthropologyArtBiologyBusinessChemistryCoachingCreative WritingCriminal JusticeDigital PhotographyEnglishEntertainment DesignFilm StudiesFine ArtsGeographyHealthHistoryHospitality ManagementHumanities & Social SciencesManagementMarketingMathematicsMusicPhilosophy/ReligionPhysical EducationPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic AdministrationSociologyTheatre