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Cumberland University Football

Cumberland University (CU) · Lebanon, Tennessee · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate67%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate46%finish within six years
Undergraduates3,457Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty19 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Cumberland University Football coaches

Coaches at Cumberland University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Cumberland University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
Mid-South Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
gocumberlandathletics.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomedical Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralCorrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
19 : 1
Graduation rate
46% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$26,640
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$17,669
Campus

Where it is

Cumberland University in Lebanon.

Location
Lebanon, Tennessee
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
cumberland.edu
Overview

About Cumberland University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Steven Miller, the Head Coach, leads the Cumberland University Football staff of 11 coaches, verified June 2026. Cumberland University (CU) competes in NAIA Football as a member of the Mid-South Conference. Cumberland University is a private school in Lebanon, Tennessee with 3,457 undergraduates, a 67% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,669 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Cumberland University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Steven Miller, the Head Coach and Tim Mathis, the Head Coach. Cumberland University has 11 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Steven can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Cumberland University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Cumberland University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Cumberland University NAIA?

Yes. Cumberland University competes in NAIA Football, in the Mid-South Conference.

Is Cumberland University public or private?

Cumberland University is a private nonprofit school in Lebanon, Tennessee.

What conference is Cumberland University Football in?

The Mid-South Conference.

Does Cumberland University offer athletic scholarships for Football?

Cumberland University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Cumberland University Football have?

11 coaches, led by Steven Miller, the Head Coach.

How much does Cumberland University cost?

In-state tuition is $26,640 and out-of-state tuition is $26,640 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,669.

What is the Cumberland University acceptance rate?

67% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Cumberland University Football coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026