About University of the Cumberlands
For more than 125 years, University of the Cumberlands, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, has provided promising students of all backgrounds a first-class, liberal arts education within a Christian context. In 1888, a group of Baptist Ministers founded a small college in Kentucky known as the Williamsburg Institute, for the purpose of preparing young adults for lives as servant leaders. In 1913, following the acquisition of Highland College, Cumberland College was born. The school became the University of the Cumberlands in 2005 and seeks “to be the premier liberal arts university that encourages intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.”
Students can earn associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, both on-campus and online. From self-paced learning to innovative online tools that help students retain course materials and maintain contact with their instructors – University of the Cumberlands keeps students on track to achieve their academic and career goals.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of the Cumberlands is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
BaptistEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 7,744 ; Graduate: 18,994Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 61% ; Graduate: 59%Graduation Rate:
50%Transfer Rate:
21%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$45,036Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$14,911Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
77%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$5,458Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
YesOnline Programs offered by University of the Cumberlands
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Geographic and Educational Overview
University of the Cumberlands is located in Kentucky
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Top Incentives in Kentucky:
- Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship: Up to $2,500 annually
- College Access Program Grant: Up to $2,000 annually
- Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship: Covers remaining tuition
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