Cumberland University
Admissions
Interested in attending Cumberland University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Cumberland University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Cumberland University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cumberland accepted 46% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 713 people applied and 331 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Cumberland University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 188% ended up enrolling at Cumberland University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Cumberland University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cumberland considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Cumberland University?
Grades
20% of freshmen who attended Cumberland were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 34% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Cumberland is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Cumberland University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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