Cumberland University
- Private
Cumberland University: international tuition 27,840 USD per year, one-year total cost 43,358 USD, acceptance rate 67.3%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 65, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 67.3% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school requires the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 65+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 43,358 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for spring is 1/1. You apply through online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Cumberland University?
International tuition is 27,840 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 43,358 USD.
Does Cumberland University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. The pages state no school-wide policy on aid for international students. Only the Monty and Pace Pope Scholarship explicitly includes international students (financial need, April 1 deadline); contact the Financial Aid office for more.
What English scores does Cumberland University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 65, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Cumberland University?
The acceptance rate is 67.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- David Gauss2024Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Monty and Pace Pope Scholarship for History and International StudentsNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page explicitly says the award supports students classified as international, so international students can be considered.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: April 1
Adonai Foundation, Inc. Endowed ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
It mentions international students but only those already receiving the Stockton Scholarship, so it is unclear for new first-years.
Deadline: July 15 (Fall 2026 endowed application)
Cumberland (CU) Promise ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not state eligibility for international students.
James S. Legg ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page only states a Business-major requirement and does not address international eligibility.
Deadline: April 1
Phoenix Promise ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page requires a valid FAFSA and Tennessee residency but never explicitly excludes international students, so a definite 'No' cannot be concluded.
Presidential Award ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page lists only GPA and ACT/SAT criteria and never mentions international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Trustee ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page lists only GPA, test score and essay requirements and never mentions international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: July 1
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts in English are required, along with an evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation agency.Required
- SATACTRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiAfter admission, international students file a financial responsibility form so the school can issue the I-20 for the F-1 visa.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Recommended application deadlineApplicationin78days
- CU scholarships deadlineScholarship+168 days
- Endowed Scholarship deadlineScholarship+273 days
- CU application opensApplication+290 days
Credit for exams
The university generally grants college credit for AP exam scores of 4 or higher.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data