School Information

21.1
Total Enrollment 2,955
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

University of the Cumberlands

http://www.ucumberlands.edu
6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769
(606) 549-2200

University of the Cumberlands has historically served students primarily, but not exclusively, from the beautiful mountain regions of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Alabama which have traditionally been described as Appalachia. The University's impact can be seen in the achievements of its graduates who have assumed roles of leadership in this region and throughout the nation. While located in the resort like area of Appalachia, with emphasis primarily on serving the beautiful mountain area, the university now reaches into every state and around the world through its student body and alumni. UC continues ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of the Cumberlands, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 79.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,233), and 54% receive loans ($6,163 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,826. Off campus it is around $6,826.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of the Cumberlands is $12,014 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,633 people applied to University of the Cumberlands. Of the applicants, 73.0% were admitted (74.0% male & 73.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (38.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 1,760 undergraduate students at University of the Cumberlands, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (80.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 71.0% of the 1,195 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     57.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     61.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     23.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     40.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (800)343-1609
Admissions Office Email http://www.ucumberlands.edu/contact/general/
Admissions Office Address 6191 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.ucumberlands.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.ucumberlands.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.ucumberlands.edu/admissions/apply
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to University of the Cumberlands, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 415
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 545
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 455
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
University of the Cumberlands Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 33
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 33
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 72 0
Accounting 13
Business Administration and Management, General 0
Business/Commerce, General 40
Organizational Behavior Studies 19
Communication, journalism, and related programs 8
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
Computer and information sciences and support services 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education 36 159 0
Art Teacher Education 0 4
Business Teacher Education 7
Computer Teacher Education 0
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 35 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 20 50
Health Teacher Education 1 1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 7 12
Music Teacher Education 2 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 17
Social Studies Teacher Education 3 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 31
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering 1
Engineering, Other 1
English language and literature/letters 7
English Language and Literature, General 7
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 20
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 20
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4
General Studies 4
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 19
Health and Physical Education, General 12
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 1
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 2
Physics, General 1
Psychology 16
Psychology, General 16
Public administration and social service professions 9
Human Services, General 0
Social Work 9
Social sciences 3
Political Science and Government, General 3
Theology and religious vocations 10
Religious Education 10
Visual and performing arts 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
Music, General 7
 
University of the Cumberlands Social Media
 
Contact
 
Reviews
Be the first to rank this school

Leave a Rating (1 = Terrible | 10 = Fantastic)

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9
    • 10

Comments

Be the first to leave a comment on University of the Cumberlands

Leave a Comment

External Reviews of University of the Cumberlands

Top Rated Professors at University of the Cumberlands

Read ratings on Ratemyprofessors.com
 
University of the Cumberlands Q&A from Yahoo! Answers

Also find more questions on Quora »

 
Local Info & Current Events

Click Here for a map view of University of the Cumberlands & see nearby schools, housing availability, location restaurants, and more...!

Local News

Local newspaper: The Times Tribune .
Read about University of the Cumberlands events, stories, news, etc.. at their school newspaper, The Patriot.