Cumberland University
Lebanon, Tennessee · Private
Cumberland University admitted 67% of 2,788 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 42% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Cumberland University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $25, and Cumberland University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Cumberland University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $44,740 a year. After grants, students paid $17,669 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Cumberland University’s acceptance rate?
Cumberland University admitted 67% of applicants: 1,868 of 2,788 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Cumberland University’s application deadline?
Cumberland University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Cumberland University’s application fee?
The application fee is $25 for 2026–27, and Cumberland University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Cumberland University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Cumberland University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, 100 words or less). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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