Cumberland University Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
4%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cumberland University has a diverse student body with 39% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
59.3%(1,427)
Hispanic
7.4%(177)
African American
10.7%(257)
Asian
1.6%(38)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
2.3%(55)
Unknown
18.2%(439)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment2,894
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Cumberland University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Cumberland University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.2%(1,063)
Women
57.8%(1,453)

Gender Statistics

Men1,063

37% of total enrollment

Women1,453

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cumberland University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.7%(549)
18-19
39.7%(1,052)
20-21
23.7%(629)
22-24
10.5%(279)
25+
5.4%(143)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(8)
22-24
40.5%(170)
25+
57.6%(242)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Cumberland University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.5%(590)
Out-of-State
7.5%(50)
International
4.0%(27)

Regional Representation

In-State590

88% of student body

Out-of-State50

7% of student body

International27

4% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age