University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands is a private, religious school in a rural setting in Williamsburg, KY. University of the Cumberlands was founded in 1889 and now enrolls around 7,693 students a year, including 3,082 undergrads. University of the Cumberlands offers housing for up to 1,258 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 42% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of the Cumberlands! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of the Cumberlands's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of the Cumberlands students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at University of the Cumberlands, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? University of the Cumberlands has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of the Cumberlands on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of the Cumberlands on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 31. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by August 31.

Is University of the Cumberlands a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what University of the Cumberlands offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2017 Acceptance Rate for University of the Cumberlands

It is moderately difficult to get into University of the Cumberlands. Around 71% of applicants get into University of the Cumberlands each year. Last year, 2,326 students applied to University of the Cumberlands and 1,656 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of the Cumberlands

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 65% of students who start at University of the Cumberlands return the next year. University of the Cumberlands's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 37%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook University of the Cumberlands Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the Cumberlands

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of the Cumberlands meets 76% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $23,315 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $25,198 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of the Cumberlands. Based on this information, how does University of the Cumberlands sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of the Cumberlands a good school for you?

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Where is University of the Cumberlands?

University of the Cumberlands is located in the rural setting of Williamsburg, KY, less than an hour from Knoxville.

If you want to see University of the Cumberlands for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Williamsburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McGhee Tyson Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of the Cumberlands and Williamsburg are like without leaving home.

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