University of the Cumberlands — College Profile

About

The University of the Cumberlands is a private, Christian institution in Williamsburg, Kentucky, best known for offering a highly accessible, faith-based education with premier programs in nursing, education, business, and the health sciences. On its scenic campus in the foothills of the Appalachians, students enjoy a welcoming, service-oriented culture enriched by active campus ministries, student organizations, and competitive NAIA athletics. What truly sets the university apart is its distinctive "One-Price Promise," which includes free textbooks and eliminates hidden fees alongside a historically low tuition rate, making it one of the most affordable private colleges in the region.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Williamsburg, KY, 40769 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

BNA · Nashville

146 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$25,567

Avg net price

$14,107

Room & board

$9,300

Tuition

$9,875

Books & supplies

$0/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$10,736

$30–48k

$11,147

$48–75k

$12,572

$75–110k

$16,441

$110k+

$18,846

Admissions

Admit rate

99%

Test policy

Not required

ACT midpoint

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

48%

4-yr on-time completion

40%

1st-yr retention

74%

Transfer-out rate

23%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

49%

Transferred

23%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

28%

Median earnings (6yr)

$39,046

Median earnings (10yr)

$45,036

Median debt

$14,911

Monthly loan payment

$158

Debt range (25th–75th)

$4,000–$18,644

Debt (90th percentile)

$27,000

Student Body

Men 32%Women 68%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

53%

First-generation

40%

Median family income

$38,747

Independent students

37%

Avg age at entry

24.0

Part-time students

16%

Race & ethnicity

White

81%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$39,046

10 years after entry

$45,036

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities215

Business/Commerce, General186

Psychology, General133

Human Services, General109

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods92

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing70

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness68

Computer and Information Sciences, General63

Criminal Justice and Corrections52

Accounting and Related Services48

Biology, General44

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions41

Religious Education28

Communication and Media Studies13

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6

English Language and Literature, General6

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Institutional

Endowment

$314M

Classification

Doctoral/Professional

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

23%

Avg faculty salary

$6,548/mo

Instructional spend/student

$2,932