University of the Cumberlands: Review & Facts

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University of the Cumberlands is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 18,055 students enrolled. This college was established in 1889 and is the only college located in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

University of the Cumberlands is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of the Cumberlands.

Majors
Offered

66

University of the Cumberlands implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Education, Management, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of the Cumberlands is fair at 70% (close to Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

70%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of the Cumberlands is low - 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of the Cumberlands is reasonably decent, 18:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - $9,900 a year. The additional fees at University of the Cumberlands (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $400; which makes it a total of $10,300 a year.

Read the details about University of the Cumberlands additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 2,314 applications were submitted and 1,921 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of the Cumberlands in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

A-

Safe

University of the Cumberlands provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of the Cumberlands, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available

Yes

University of the Cumberlands offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,500 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of the Cumberlands. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of the Cumberlands seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of the Cumberlands Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of the Cumberlands
6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, Kentucky
40769, USA