UC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.81%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $9,875
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at UC:
- Total Enrollment: 22,120, including 13,667 online students
- 7,612 Undergraduate, 14,508 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.2% men, 57.8% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 21%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 102 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 65 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 44 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UC Overview
University of the Cumberlands (UC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Williamsburg, KY. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UC's tuition & fees is $9,875 for the academic year 2024-2025. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,458.
The school has a total enrollment of 22,120 and the students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1 (4.35%).
UC's acceptance rate is 98.81% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.29%.
UC ranked 309th in National Universities and 19th in Kentucky Colleges rankings. University of the Cumberlands is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of the Cumberlands is $9,875. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $3,195.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,875 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,239.
| Undergraduate | $9,875 |
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| Graduate | $3,195 |
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| Undergraduate | $9,875 |
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| Graduate | $2,239 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of the Cumberlands offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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