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Cumberland University Men's Football

The Cumberland University men's football program competes in NAIA as a member of the Mid-South Conference, based in Lebanon, Tennessee. The program is better funded than 91% of NAIA men's football programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 80% of NAIA men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 81% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
66
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-South Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,649
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
67%
State
Tennessee
City
Lebanon
Address
1 Cumberland Square
Staff
Tim Mathis
Head Coach
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 80% of NAIA men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
59%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
42%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$52,246
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$57,687
B

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 81% of NAIA men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$26,640
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$26,640
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,800
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,499
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 91% of NAIA men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,648,246
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$296,152
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$18,911
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