University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,379
Graduate Enrollment: 14,434
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.03%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 20.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2004)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 68.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 34.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 15.7%
Black: 1.1%
Hispanic: 0.3%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 80.7%
Black: 1.1%
Hispanic: 0.3%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 1.7%
Unknown race: 80.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $24,319
In-State tuition: $9,875Out-of-State tuition: $9,875
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,709 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,640 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,709 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,963 (2017)
Median Family Income: $38,747 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $14,911 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $158 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,137 |
| $30k-48k | $13,036 |
| $48k-75k | $14,963 |
| $75k-110k | $18,465 |
| $110k+ | $18,532 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 37%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $14,911 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $8,432 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,034 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 44.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,955 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,889 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 16 | $19,331 | $216 | $24,807 ($2,067) | |
| Master's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 27 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 27 | $1,350 | $92,488 ($7,707) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 267 | $148 | $41,991 ($3,499) | $44,897 ($3,741) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 33 | $20,318 | $186 | $23,740 ($1,978) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 41 | $22,630 | $208 | $22,983 ($1,915) | $33,516 ($2,793) |
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 24 | $23,371 | $229 | $24,340 ($2,028) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 69 | $21,750 | $146 | $31,625 ($2,635) | $35,801 ($2,983) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 151 | $493 | $39,077 ($3,256) | $48,399 ($4,033) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 52 | $25,000 | $248 | $31,831 ($2,653) | $42,340 ($3,528) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 36 | $312 | $41,827 ($3,486) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 62 | $22,783 | $187 | $31,571 ($2,631) | $35,720 ($2,977) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 19 | $22,750 | $172 | $25,303 ($2,109) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 62 | $29,400 | $89 | $76,420 ($6,368) | |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | $415 | |||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 93 | $21,219 | $165 | $39,118 ($3,260) | $51,203 ($4,267) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 137 | $185 | $61,372 ($5,114) | $67,719 ($5,643) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 65 | $368 | $79,012 ($6,584) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $22,000 | $212 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 21 | $23,951 | $229 | ||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 36 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 933 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 323 | $135 | $42,332 ($3,528) | $45,331 ($3,778) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 248 | $249 | $52,043 ($4,337) | $61,446 ($5,121) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 79 | $357 | $79,535 ($6,628) | $70,651 ($5,888) | |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 120 | $222 | $45,139 ($3,762) | ||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 114 | $241 | $45,296 ($3,775) | $51,098 ($4,258) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 41 | $22,782 | $207 | $34,931 ($2,911) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 208 | $200 | $38,830 ($3,236) | $42,102 ($3,509) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,318Full time faculty: 26%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 20.0
School's endowment start of year: $81,471,913 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $120,888,737 (2022)