Campus Vibe
College town
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate71.4%
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
3100.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Patriots
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
88Low
Estimated from KY state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
151 mi(262 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
207 mi(359 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
213 mi(369 min)