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University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY · Town · 6,941 students
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$14,107
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$45,036
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
99%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the Appalachian foothills of Williamsburg, Kentucky, the University of the Cumberlands is a private Christian institution renowned for its accessible, career-focused degree programs in nursing, education, business, and cybersecurity. The university distinguishes itself through a landmark commitment to affordability, highlighted by drastically reduced on-campus tuition rates and the inclusion of free textbooks for all students. Campus culture is tight-knit, service-oriented, and faith-informed, offering an engaging student experience centered on competitive NAIA athletics and outdoor recreation near Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

Wikipedia:The University of the Cumberlands is a private Christian university in Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States. Over 25,000 students are currently enrolled at the university.

Location
Williamsburg, KY, 40769 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
146 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$9,875
Housing & food (on campus)$9,300
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$25,567
Average net price$14,107
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$9,875
Housing & food (on campus)$9,300
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$25,567
Average net price$14,107
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,736
$30–48k
$11,147
$48–75k
$12,572
$75–110k
$16,441
$110k+
$18,846
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
40%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
49% graduated · 23% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 28% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,046
10 yrs after entry$45,036
Debt
Median at graduation$14,911
Monthly payment$158
Middle 50% owe$4k–$18.6k
90th percentile$27,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
99%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 32%Women 68%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
23 : 1
Pell grant
53%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$38,747
Independent
37%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
3%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Co-ed
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,046
After 10 yrs
$45,036
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities215
Business/Commerce, General186
Psychology, General133
Human Services, General109
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods92
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing70
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness68
Computer and Information Sciences, General63
Criminal Justice and Corrections52
Accounting and Related Services48
Biology, General44
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions41
Religious Education28
Communication and Media Studies13
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6
English Language and Literature, General6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$314M
Full-time faculty
23%
Faculty salary
$6,548/mo
Teaching spend
$2,932
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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