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How strong are the academics at Cumberland University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Cumberland has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Cumberland University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cumberland's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Cumberland University:

62%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Cumberland University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
7.4
18.92
30.44
41.96
53.48
65

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 6
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 43
  • Accounting 15
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Management Science 8
  • Project Management 4
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 3
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Education, General 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
  • Creative Writing 3
  • Creative Writing 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 65
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 9
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sports Studies 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 0
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 26
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 10
  • Music, General 1
  • Music Pedagogy 0
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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