University of the Cumberlands, KY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
University of the Cumberlands Rankings
Affordability66
Selectivity37
Retention12
Graduation1
Earnings16
Diversity51
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of the Cumberlands
71%
Bachelor’s
29%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education11%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting11%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service11%
Social Sciences<1%
Theology and Religious Vocations3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of the Cumberlands
73%
Admission Rate
550
Median SAT Math
538
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)485–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of the Cumberlands
$23K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of the Cumberlands
40%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$173
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 40% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $19K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 46% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 60% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 50% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of the Cumberlands
62%
Retention Rate
45%
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 40% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 54% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 33% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 43% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 27% | 45% | 50% |
| Other race | 17% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of the Cumberlands
93%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$16K
25 Pctl Salary
$37K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $16K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $37K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $49K | $49K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of the Cumberlands
2,408
Undergraduates
62%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
10,210
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 58% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 14% | 12% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of the Cumberlands, KY
Union College
18 miles, NE
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
24 miles, E
Lincoln Memorial University
30 miles, E