University of the Cumberlands

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Williamsburg, KY
0 reviews

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Overview

Total enrollment

22,120

Location Williamsburg, Kentucky
Website ucumberlands.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Baptist

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of the Cumberlands is a private Baptist institution situated in Williamsburg, Kentucky, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains approximately 70 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1889 as Cumberland College, the institution achieved university status in 2005 and maintains its historical connection to the Kentucky Baptist Convention. The 177-acre campus, characterized by Georgian-style architecture, serves both residential and online students, with a significant portion of enrollment comprised of graduate and professional students pursuing advanced degrees. The university has established itself as a center for healthcare education, particularly in areas such as physician assistant studies, nursing, and psychology, while also maintaining strong programs in business, education, and computer science. Campus housing is provided through traditional residence halls and apartment-style living arrangements, primarily serving undergraduate students.

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Ratings

Cumberland College is rated within the lower 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

1 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

GPA 3.47

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Applications Due Aug 31, 2027
Enrollment Rate 33.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$9,875

Costs for University of the Cumberlands
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$9,875
Books and Supplies		$0
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$9,300
Budget for Other Expenses		$7,197
Total One Year Cost		$26,372

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of the Cumberlands are Business, Education, and Biology. 24% of students major in Business, 11% in Education, and 11% in Biology.