C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

43/100 · earnings-weighted

University of the Cumberlands

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769

🌐 www.ucumberlands.edu/

University of the Cumberlands — acceptance rate 71%, tuition $9,875

University of the Cumberlands campus, Williamsburg, KY. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Blinutne assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

67/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

C+

63/100

Prestige

42/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

20,327

Total Enrollment

46%

Graduation Rate

81%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

71%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of the Cumberlands, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,036

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$39,046

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$14,911

Median debt at graduation

50.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

Median ACT

53.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of the Cumberlands

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$81,012	$94,183	+6%	#220 of 966	#66	$8,358
Business/Commerce	$46,242	$59,760	-13%	#206 of 271	#117	$15,568
Biology	$27,786	$59,702	+4%	#345 of 841	#118	$17,500
Accounting and Related Services	$50,102	—	—	—	—	$19,987
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	$31,401	$45,660	-16%	#525 of 610	#402	$19,587
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	$21,137	$45,061	-14%	#40 of 50	#30	$16,216
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$37,564	$41,785	-25%	#639 of 660	#599	$23,375
Psychology	$36,913	$40,751	-20%	#955 of 1027	#786	$13,730
Computer and Information Sciences	$40,725	—	—	—	—	$21,635
Communication and Media Studies	$27,754	$40,699	-28%	#626 of 660	#567	$20,339
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$35,470	$40,093	-15%	#640 of 680	#558	$19,500
Religious Education	—	$39,211	-10%	#10 of 12	#7	$21,593
Human Services	$32,938	$37,823	-22%	#90 of 94	#82	$17,669

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of the Cumberlands Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Educational Administration and Supervision, Other

of 21 schools

#10

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

of 29 schools

#15

Counseling Psychology

of 100 schools

#16

Human Services, General

of 100 schools

#16

Reading Teacher Education

of 59 schools

#28

Organizational Leadership

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$9,875	$9,875
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$26,143	$26,143

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

57%

Receive Pell Grants

74%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Information Technology 1,025 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 485 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 422 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 408 grads/yr Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 394 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 304 grads/yr General Studies 278 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 245 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 237 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 223 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 209 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 169 grads/yr Psychology, General 163 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 146 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 144 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 115 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 104 grads/yr Human Services, General 97 grads/yr Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 94 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 93 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of the Cumberlands's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Student Demographics

20,327

Total Students

56%

Women

55%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%

Black 5%

Asian 25%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 6%

Hybrid (Some Online) 36%

Fully Online 58%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 55%

25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of the Cumberlands?

University of the Cumberlands has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of the Cumberlands?

Tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875 for in-state students and $9,875 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at University of the Cumberlands?

The graduation rate at University of the Cumberlands is 46%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is University of the Cumberlands a good school?

University of the Cumberlands has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend University of the Cumberlands?

University of the Cumberlands has a total enrollment of 20,327 students.

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