Now recognized as one of the fastest-growing liberal arts universities in Tennessee, CU focuses on helping students prepare to launch meaningful careers, pursue their passions, and make the most of their college experience.

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.

Three schools compose Cumberland University: The Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education & the Arts; The Labry School of Science, Technology, & Business; and The Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions.

Get a jump-start on college before your freshman year at Cumberland University. We’re pleased to offer exceptional high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit before graduating high school.

Before your adventure begins, you must save your spot at CU. By committing to Cumberland today, you’ll be ready to start the enrollment process to officially become part of our Phoenix Family. If you have already applied and would like to …

Cumberland University is a special place. We hope you can see yourself thriving with our Phoenix family. Students like you make us who we are – a university on the rise. We’re excited you’re considering Cumberland University.

Whether you’re a new graduate or you’re ready to take the next step in your career, Cumberland offers nine graduate programs to advance your undergraduate degree. Something that you’re passionate about is something that you should strive to continue expanding your knowledge on over the course of your life.

Holly Gothard joined Cumberland University as a full-time faculty member in 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentrating in Cellular and Molecular Biology, from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN.

We’re here to help you make your college experience fun and memorable at Cumberland University. The Office of Student Life is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm CST. Please contact the Student Life Office at 615-547-1390 to speak with our Director of Student Life or email [email protected] .

Walk through a virtual tour of campus where you’ll learn more about life at CU and hear from members of our Phoenix family. We look forward to sharing Cumberland with you!