University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
99%Acceptance rate
$14,107Average net price / year
50%Graduation rate
$45,036Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$14,911Median debt at graduation
6,941Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,875
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,567
- Room & board
- $9,300
- Average net price
- $14,107
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,736
- $30–48k
- $11,147
- $48–75k
- $12,572
- $75–110k
- $16,441
- $110k+
- $18,846
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 98.8%
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $39,046
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,036
- Median debt (graduates)
- $14,911
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 53%
- Students with federal loans
- 68%
Programs: what graduates earn
27 of 73 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 70 | $81,012 | $8,358 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 48 | $50,102 | $19,987 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 186 | $46,242 | $15,568 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 63 | $40,725 | $21,635 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 52 | $37,564 | $23,375 |
| Psychology, General | 133 | $36,913 | $13,730 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 92 | $35,470 | $19,500 |
| Human Services, General | 109 | $32,938 | $17,669 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 68 | $31,401 | $19,587 |
| Biology, General | 44 | $27,786 | $17,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 13 | $27,754 | $20,339 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $21,137 | $16,216 |
| Religious Education | 28 | $39,211 | $21,593 |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 21 | $97,899 | $36,462 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 53 | $90,820 | $118,662 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 443 | $66,940 | $16,263 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 364 | $56,607 | $21,878 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 62 | $50,379 | $27,405 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 165 | $50,309 | $21,171 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 29 | $46,080 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 176 | $45,609 | $11,852 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 140 | $45,541 | $12,997 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 239 | $44,898 | $43,350 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 260 | $43,283 | $19,508 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 430 | $41,671 | $17,564 |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 106 | $86,629 | $31,421 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 156 | $78,503 | $32,333 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,941
- Graduate students
- 20,313
- Part-time
- 16%
- Women / men
- 68% / 32%
- White
- 81%
- Hispanic
- 3%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $58,932 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 23%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.ucumberlands.edu
- Also known as
- Cumberland College
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Education – 8% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 18% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of the Cumberlands?
98.8% of applicants were admitted.
How much does University of the Cumberlands cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,107 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,875 and the full cost of attendance is $25,567.
How much do University of the Cumberlands graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,036 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.