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ACCEPTANCE RATE

61.03%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$11,095

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Parks and Recreation Management Degree

The parks and recreation management program at Cumberland University prepares students for careers with municipal parks and recreation departments, private resorts, federal land-management agencies, correctional institutes, nonprofit organizations, and more. The program focuses on developing and managing park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Program courses include: supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer parks and recreation management degrees.

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Cumberland University (CU)

1600 Hwy 51 South, Covington, TN

Cumberland University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lebanon, TN and operated as a private institution. CU has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand.

Areas of study offered at Cumberland University include:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to CU have an SAT score within the range of 880 - 1130, or an ACT composite score between 20 - 24. 49% of students that apply are accepted to CU, of which 57 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $21,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The Cumberland University "Bulldogs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division I)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Football (NAIA Division I)
  • Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.cumberland.edu to view additional information.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants CU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Cumberland University may offer services including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Cumberland University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Mid-South Conference)
  • Basketball (Mid-South Conference)
  • Football (Mid-South Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling