Outcomes at CU
Graduation Rate
48.55%
Transfer-out Rate
28.64%
Retention Rate
59.00%
The graduation rate at Cumberland University is 48.55% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 217 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 447 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 56.75%.
The transfer-out rate is 28.64% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 59% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Cumberland University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Cumberland University. 217 students have completed and 128 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 99 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 447 | 215 | 232 |
| Completers | 217 (48.55%) | 90 | 127 |
| Transfer-out | 128 (28.64%) | 78 | 50 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.67%) | 2 | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 99 (22.15%) | 45 | 54 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 65 students have completed in 4 years and additional 23 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 65 (30.23%) |
25 (18.80%) |
40 (48.78%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 23 (10.70%) |
17 (12.78%) |
6 (7.32%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 2 (0.93%) |
1 (0.75%) |
1 (1.22%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.55% (217/447) | 40.45% (89/220) | 56.39% (128/227) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 66.67% (4/6) | 66.67% (2/3) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Asian | 50.00% (2/4) | 0.00% (0/2) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.00% (14/56) | 12.50% (4/32) | 41.67% (10/24) |
| Hispanic | 66.67% (10/15) | 75.00% (6/8) | 57.14% (4/7) |
| White | 50.76% (134/264) | 44.74% (51/114) | 55.33% (83/150) |
| Unknown | 52.17% (48/92) | 45.61% (26/57) | 62.86% (22/35) |