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.
| 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)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th 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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th 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)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 640 | 291 | 347 | 2 | 0 |
| Full-time | 631 | 287 | 342 | 2 | 0 |
| Part-time | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 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 .
| 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.
| 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) |