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Cumberland University Acceptance Rate
Cumberland University reported an overall acceptance rate of 67% for the 2024 application year, with 2,788 applicants and 1,868 accepted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate mirrors this at 67%. Historical data shows a steady increase from a 48.9% acceptance rate in 2016 to 66.2% in 2022, indicating a trend towards greater selectivity. The average GPA of admitted students stands at 3.3, while SAT scores range from a 25th percentile of 950 to a 75th percentile of 1130. Unfortunately, specific acceptance rates for Early Action, transfers, and waitlists are not available for the recent years.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 2,788
Accepted Applicants: 1,868
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Cumberland University has shown a notable increase in its overall acceptance rate over recent years. For the application year 2022, the acceptance rate surged to 66.2%, with 2,137 applicants and 1,415 admissions, up from 57.7% in 2021 and 53.7% in 2020. The historical trends indicate fluctuations, with a significant dip to 49% in 2015, but climbing steadily since then. The acceptance rates in the years leading up to 2022 reflected a positive trajectory, suggesting an increasingly accessible admissions process for prospective students.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Cumberland University's wait list acceptance rate data is currently unavailable, with no figures reported for the application years from 2020 to 2024. Consequently, there are no insights into trends or changes in the acceptance rates over recent years. The absence of offered and accepted figures highlights a lack of information on how the wait list process has evolved, leaving prospective students without guidance on current expectations.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Cumberland University has not disclosed transfer acceptance rates or applicant numbers for recent years, including the application year 2024. However, the available data indicates that the average GPA of transfer applicants is 3.3, suggesting that the university attracts a relatively competitive applicant pool. Historical trends from 2020 to 2022 show a lack of recorded statistics, highlighting a gap in consistent performance metrics for transfer admissions.
Scores
GPA
3.3
SAT
950-1130
Math: 510-620
Reading: 440-510
ACT
19-23
Math: 17-24
English: 19-24
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black/African American | 10% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Nonresident Alien | 9% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9% |
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