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University of the Cumberlands

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,448
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that University of the Cumberlands is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of the Cumberlands is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of the Cumberlands is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at University of the Cumberlands is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of the Cumberlands do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,875

Cost of attendance at University of the Cumberlands in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,875

Cost of attendance at University of the Cumberlands in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of the Cumberlands received on average $10,633 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,633
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 300 51% $4,770 $1,430,982
Other Federal Grant 536 91% $4,413 $2,365,357
State Grant/Scholarships 367 62% $4,893 $1,795,634
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 520 88% $4,043 $2,102,133
Total Grant & Scholarships 589 100% $10,633 $6,263,124

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of the Cumberlands students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of the Cumberlands students is 48.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.8%.

48.0%

  • African American 24.2% 8 students
  • white 50.9% 171 students
  • unknown 61.5% 16 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 2 students
  • International Students 38.9% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 18.8% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-South Conference
  • Baseball Mid-South Conference
  • Basketball Mid-South Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of the Cumberlands provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

University of the Cumberlands offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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