CU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Cumberland University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is CU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Cumberland University (CU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CU's acceptance rate is 67.33% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,495 students applied and 1,680 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CU.

To apply to CU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Cumberland University.

CU's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 38 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.
CU's yield rate is 40.54%, which is significantly higher by 14.02 percentage points (approximately 52.8% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CU at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CU's acceptance rate is 67.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.54%. 1,065 men and 1,430 women applied to CU and 734 men and 946 women students were accepted.

Among them, 312 men and 369 women were enrolled in CU. You can explore the CU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,495	1,065	1,430	0	0
Admitted	1,680	734	946	0	0
Enrolled	681	312	369	0	0
Acceptance Rate	67.33%	68.92%	66.15%	-	-
Yield	40.54%	42.51%	39.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Cumberland University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 681 first-year students enrolled in CU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.12% and part-time students is 0.88%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.81% and women students is 54.19%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	681	312	369
Full-time	675	311	364
Part-time	6	1	5

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Cumberland University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.cumberland.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://www.cumberland.edu/apply-now/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the CU?

CU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 67.33%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CU?

CU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CU require essays or personal statements?

CU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for CU admission?

CU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

CU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CU?

The institutional SAT code for CU is 1146 and 4-digit ACT code is 3954.