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University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website

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Admission rate
99%
Open
Average net price
$13,885
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings
$47,477
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of the Cumberlands is a private nonprofit college in Williamsburg, KY with 6,941 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,885 per year ($13,501 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,477 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
99%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
4,281
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,056
Fall 2023
Yield
21%
of admitted students enrolled

What University of the Cumberlands looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$28,711
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$9,875

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,501
  • $30–48k$12,827
  • $48–75k$12,889
  • $75–110k$15,666
  • $110k+$17,524

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention
74%
Median earnings
$47,477
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$14,827
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
6,941
Student–faculty ratio
23:1
Receive Pell grants
60%
  • White81%
  • Hispanic3%
  • Black5%
  • Asian1%

University of the Cumberlands FAQ

What is University of the Cumberlands's acceptance rate?+

University of the Cumberlands admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is University of the Cumberlands test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of the Cumberlands?+

In Fall 2023, 4,281 students applied to University of the Cumberlands and 3,056 were admitted; 645 enrolled.

Does University of the Cumberlands consider legacy status?+

No. University of the Cumberlands reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of the Cumberlands require an essay?+

University of the Cumberlands reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of the Cumberlands cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,711 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,885.

What is University of the Cumberlands's graduation rate?+

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for University of the Cumberlands

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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