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. Our team will do everything we can to answer your questions, guide you through the admission process and share all CU has to offer.

For the Academic Year in Fall of 2025, Cumberland University is test-optional for First-Time Freshmen. This means that students may be considered for admission to the university without a standardized test score. However, submitting test scores is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for scholarship consideration and class placement.

All other admissions requirements can be found online here.