University of the Cumberlands

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About University of the Cumberlands

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Baptist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of the Cumberlands is a medium-sized private university located on a rural campus in Williamsburg, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,174, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $9,875.

Williamsburg, KY

$9,875

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

70%

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

44%

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile960-1160

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

19k

Students enrolled

91%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

23%

Unknown

46%

Black

2%

Hispanic

0%

Two or more races

0%

Non-U.S. Citizen

23%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

53% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

53%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

67

Total Online Enrollment

16,464

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

30% On-campus

70% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold93% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold32% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold97% online

DoctorateCheck Bold89% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

62%

Institution Grant Aid

85%

Pell Grant

53%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,253
State Grant Aid$5,587
Institution Grant Aid$3,798
Pell Grant Aid$5,980

Financial Outlook

$15k

Average student debtafter graduation

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Archery
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
5Education.
6Engineering.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
18Social Sciences.
19Theology And Religious Vocations.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.