# University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-the-cumberlands

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 99% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 4,281 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,056 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,711 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,885 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,501 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,827 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,889 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,666 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $17,524 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 6,941 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 50% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,477 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,827 (FY2024) |

## What University of the Cumberlands considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 156541. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology