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University of the Cumberlands

Cumberland College

Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769

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Mid-SizeRuralPrivate

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.

Established
1888
Motto
Vita Abundantior
Mascot
Pete the Patriot
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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71%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,468Students
19:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$45,036Earnings 10yr
$11,286Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of the Cumberlands Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

71.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,875
Room & Board$9,300
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$24,654
Average Net Price$11,286
Median Debt at Graduation$14,911
Monthly Payment (10yr)$158

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,895
$30–48K$5,965
$48–75K$11,476
$75–110K$17,072
$110K+$18,953

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,286

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

Programs (77)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,468
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 5%
Asian 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.2%
Freshman Retention81.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,046
8 Years$41,133
10 Years$45,036

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,100
Men
$41,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Patriots

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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