by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #7 out of 20 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CU as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, placing at #699 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 699 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Tennessee | 10 of 29 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 124 of 420 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at CU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Associate’s | 145 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cumberland University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $19,263 in student loans. This is lower than $22,562, the typical median for all majors at CU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,336 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at CU were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
CU awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in general studies recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
CU awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cumberland University awarded 145 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
CU is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at CU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 47 |
CU granted 145 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).