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Lebanon, TN · Nashville, TN
| Cumberland University | Lipscomb University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $18,759/yr | $24,739/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,882/yr | $20,048/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,952 | $19,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,048/yr | $20,009/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,609/yr | $24,124/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,333/yr | $25,210/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,917/yr | $31,265/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $190/mo | $207/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,800/yr | $15,424/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,640/yr | $16,170/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,700/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,380/yr | $4,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $43,358/yr | $55,117/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,840/yr | $40,572/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,840/yr | $40,572/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 19% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 67% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1160–1380 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1256 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 23–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 24–33 · Math 22–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,788 | 4,244 |
| Students accepted | 1,868 | 2,828 |
| Students who enrolled | 673 | 711 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 36% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 48% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 59% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,687/yr | $55,541/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,662–$82,086 | $36,819–$82,845 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 51% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 66% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,246/yr | $50,454/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 28% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 62% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,093/yr | $53,623/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 29% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 24% · Health Professions 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Visual & Performing Arts 17% · Health Professions 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 24% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities — $94,126/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $108,662/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.6% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,104 | 2,997 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 712 | 1,681 |
| Average professor pay | $6,114/mo | $8,832/mo |
| Full-time professors | 33% | 50% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $41,840 | $47,725 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | City (large) |
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Nashville, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1842 | 1891 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Men | 44% | 39% |
| Women | 56% | 61% |
| White students | 58% | 66% |
| Black students | 13% | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.5% | 13% |
| Asian students | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Other / not reported | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 41% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.4% | 8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,595/yr | $12,062/yr |
| Endowment | $25.9M | $117.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 625 | 1,600 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,400/yr | $8,252/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,940/yr | $6,552/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Churches of Christ |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 384 | 262 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.4M | $6.9M |
| Athletics budget | $12.2M | $25.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.5M | $25.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $54,050 | $321,991 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.