Applying to U of the Cumberlands

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
83.02%	1,040

University of the Cumberlands's acceptance rate is 83.02% for 2023 admission. A total of 2,314 students applied and 1,921 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into U of the Cumberlands.

U of the Cumberlands's acceptance rate places 10th out of 26 Kentucky colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,040 and the ACT score is 20 at U of the Cumberlands. U of the Cumberlands's SAT score ranks 14th out of 19 Kentucky colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to U of the Cumberlands, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of the Cumberlands is 83.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.32%. 928 men and 1,376 women applied to U of the Cumberlands and 740 men and 1,174 women students were accepted.

10 applicants who has another gender applied and 7 were accepted.

Among them, 291 men and 347 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of the Cumberlands.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at U of the Cumberlands
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,314	928	1,376	10	0
Admitted	1,921	740	1,174	7	0
Enrolled	640	291	347	2	0
Acceptance Rate	83.02%	79.74%	85.32%	70.00%	-
Yield	33.32%	39.32%	29.56%	28.57%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of the Cumberlands 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 25 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 468 students (73%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of the Cumberlands.

The median SAT score is 1,040 with 500 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at U of the Cumberlands. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of the Cumberlands are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at U of the Cumberlands
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1040	1160
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	500	590
SAT Math	490	540	570
ACT Composite	16	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	22
ACT English	15	19	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

University of the Cumberlands 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 640 first-year students enrolled in U of the Cumberlands. The proportion of full-time students is 98.59% and part-time students is 1.41%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.47% and women students is 54.22%. 0.31% of students has another gender.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of the Cumberlands.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at U of the Cumberlands
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender
Total	640	291	347	2
Full-time	631	287	342	2
Part-time	9	4	5	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of the Cumberlands. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of the Cumberlands.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

U of the Cumberlands Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $30 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of the Cumberlands.

Admission Information for Applying to U of the Cumberlands
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$30
Admission Information	www.ucumberlands.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.ucumberlands.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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