University of the Cumberlands
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of the Cumberlands is a private nonprofit institution located in Williamsburg, Kentucky with approximately 6,941 undergraduate students enrolled. University of the Cumberlands has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,107 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of the Cumberlands is a private Christian university in Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States. Over 25,000 students are currently enrolled at the university.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $11,286 average net price is genuinely affordable, and graduates leave with remarkably low median debt at just $8,592, which is well below the national average. However, only 46% of students graduate, which means there's a real risk of paying for college without finishing — worth asking hard questions about academic support before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but look closely at outcomes, since median earnings of $38,200 a decade out are modest.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of the Cumberlands graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($94,183 vs $88,910 nationally), and most below it in Communication and Media Studies ($40,699 vs $56,359).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 186 | $59,760 | $68,407 | −$8,647 |
| Psychology, General | 133 | $40,751 | $50,706 | −$9,955 |
| Human Services, General | 109 | $37,823 | $48,597 | −$10,774 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 92 | $40,093 | $47,382 | −$7,289 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 70 | $94,183 | $88,910 | +$5,273 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 68 | $45,660 | $54,562 | −$8,902 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 52 | $41,785 | $55,378 | −$13,593 |
| Biology, General | 44 | $59,702 | $57,214 | +$2,488 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $45,061 | $52,119 | −$7,058 |
| Religious Education | 28 | $39,211 | $43,633 | −$4,422 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 13 | $40,699 | $56,359 | −$15,660 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,941 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of the Cumberlands
6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of the Cumberlands?
University of the Cumberlands has an acceptance rate of 99%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of the Cumberlands hard to get into?
Not especially. University of the Cumberlands has an acceptance rate of 99%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of the Cumberlands cost?
The average net price at University of the Cumberlands is about $14,107 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Cumberlands?
University of the Cumberlands has a graduation rate of 50%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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