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Cumberland University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Cumberland University men's basketball recruiting profile. Cumberland competes in NAIA in the Mid-South Conference from Lebanon, Tennessee. Led by head coach Eric Evans II, Cumberland University pairs a 67% acceptance rate with a 42% graduation rate and a $18,499 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
19
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
Eric Evans II
Head Coach
(615) 547-1319·View profile
Nassir Coleman
Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 83% of NAIA men's basketball programs academically.

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

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 57% of NAIA men's basketball 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
Reported 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 99% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$890,335
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$162,845
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