| The nursing school at Cumberland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lebanon, Tennessee. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 52 nursing schools in Tennessee, Cumberland University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #17. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.70%, giving the Cumberland University an overall grade of A. |
 |
Nursing degrees offered at Cumberland University: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN and Bachelor Degree level degrees.
For nursing students in Tennessee, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.86% and for BSN programs is 89.03%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Cumberland University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.70%
- Tennessee State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 17
- Grade: A
Best Online Nursing Programs for Tennessee Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare Tennessee Nursing School Programs
| Compare Tennessee Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Tennessee | 16 | 29 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Tennessee | 89.86% | 89.03% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Tennessee | 75.89% to 98.22% | 75.00% to 97.70% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Tennessee | BSN Rankings for Tennessee |
Cumberland University
Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing
Pass Rate
1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN - 37087
(615) 444-2562
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 97.70%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor
University Information
Total Faculty: 79
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,500
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $11,573
Percent Admitted: 54%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 41%
Graduation Rate: 54%
Cities in Tennessee Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Lebanon or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Tennessee? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Tennessee: Blountville, Bristol, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collegedale, Columbia, Cookeville, Dyersburg, Greeneville, Harriman, Harrogate, Jackson, Jefferson City, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lebanon, Martin, McKenzie, Memphis, Milligan College, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Pulaski and Tullahoma
.
Additional Nursing Programs in Tennessee
- Aquinas College
- Austin Peay State University
- Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
- Belmont University
- Bethel University
- Carson-Newman University
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Christian Brothers University
- Cleveland State Community College
- Columbia State Community College
- Cumberland University
- Dyersburg State Community College
- East Tennessee State University
- Fisk University
- Freed-Hardeman University
- Jackson State Community College
- King University
- King University
- Lee University
- Lincoln Memorial University
- Lipscomb University
- Martin Methodist College
- Maryville College
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Milligan College
- Milligan University
- Motlow State Community College
- Nashville State Community College
- Northeast State Community College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Remington College-Memphis Campus
- Roane State Community College
- South College
- Southern Adventist University
- Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Technological University
- Tennessee Wesleyan College
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- The University of Tennessee-Martin
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- Tusculum College
- Union University
- University of Memphis
- University of Phoenix-Nashville Campus
- Vanderbilt University
- Walters State Community College
Learn About In-Demand Nursing Professions
Tennessee Nursing School Rankings
Back to RN Program Rankings in Tennessee
Best Nursing Schools in the US
- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
