At Cumberland University, we strive every day to inspire our students to rise and fulfill their greatest potential. We have an inexhaustible drive for excellence, which fuels our desire to be the leading university in Tennessee who prepares students for meaningful careers and impactful lives. We offer competitive associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, including online degree programs that blend the arts and humanities with practical knowledge and skills to position our students for a lifetime of success.

Founded in 1842, Cumberland University holds a unique place in American history as one of the oldest liberal art universities in the South. Surrounded by towering trees and historic architecture, our campus lives in the heart of Lebanon, Tennessee, just 25 miles east of the exciting city of Nashville. Our students become part of a friendly community with a small-town feel and plenty of things to do. CU is committed to cultivating a safe and inclusive campus community characterized by our core value to respect and care for others. This promise extends to you whether you are a student, faculty or staff member, parent or visitor.