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College Profile for : Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
37087
6154442-562-1254 (financial aid)
6154442-562-1224 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.cumberland.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of Cumberland University is to create a learning community of distinction through a partnership among its students, faculty, staff and the larger community. The development of the whole student -- intellectual, spiritual, psycho-social, physical, creative -- is emphasized in preparation for successful and responsible personal living, for productive economic participation, and for constructive citizenship. Learning opportunities are offered in the liberal arts, selected pre-professional, professional, graduate programs, and Continuing Education programs. Students are facilitated to develop a pattern of lifelong learning by learning to learn and by developing critical thinking, reasoning, and communication abilities. Commitment is made to developing personal and social responsibility through an exploration of an ethical/moral basis.
General Information
| Other Names | |
| Type | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Campus Setting | Town: Fringe |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| Yes | Member of National Athletic Association | No | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| Yes | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Mid-South Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| TranSouth Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| TranSouth Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| TranSouth Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| Yes | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| Yes | Employment services for students | Yes | Placement services for completers |
| No | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| Yes | ROTC | Yes | Distance learning opportunities |
| Yes | ROTC: Army | No | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | No | Weekend/evening college |
| No | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| Yes | Below the postsecondary level |
| Yes | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| Yes | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |