Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
University of the Cumberlands is a private institution in Williamsburg with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,036 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,286.
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News & Alerts
University of the Cumberlands Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,592
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
34
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (77)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
81%
- •81% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Patriots
History & Fun Facts
- •History University of the Cumberlands, first called Williamsburg Institute, was founded on January 7, 1889.
- •At the 1887 annual meeting of the Mount Zion Association, representatives from 18 eastern Kentucky Baptist churches discussed plans to provide higher education in the Kentucky mountains.
- •The Kentucky state legislature incorporated the college on April 6, 1888.
- •In 1907, the school bought the three buildings of Highland College, and in 1913, Williamsburg Institute's name was changed to Cumberland College.
- •" University of the Cumberlands sought, and received, a dissolution with the Kentucky Baptist Convention during the annual convention on November 12, 2018.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average