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Academics

You're driven and creative and determined to invest wisely in your education. Affordable tuition is great, but it's not enough. You also want a degree that matters. That's why, at Cumberlands, the academic programs are constantly growing and innovating to meet current and future demands. Like you, we like to stay ahead of the curve. Big dreams call for great academics. 

Admissions

Cumberlands students are all set. They can look tomorrow square in the eye and say bring it! That's because, at Cumberlands, you can afford your education, study what matters and be yourself. That's our commitment to you. Ready to join us? Okay, then...

OCT 1
FAFSA Submission Begins
MAY 1
Enrollment Deposit Due
JULY 1
Application Cycle Opens

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About UC

20:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11
Campus Ministries Programs
24,538
Community Service Hours
97%
Receive Financial Aid
$29.8m
Awarded in Financial Aid
100%
Committed to Our Students

You're set because we're set. Looking for a few reasons to feel confident in your decision to join us? Cumberlands is: The safest college campus in Kentucky - Named a College of Distinction two years running - The highest ranked university in the south for social mobility - Named the most altruistic university in the state - The best online college in Kentucky - and those are just a few of the reasons to let you know you're on the right road at the right time. 

Get ready. We'd jump at the chance to welcome you on campus. 

Get set to find your way around. 

$9,875 tuition and free textbooks. You won't find a value like this anywhere else in Kentucky. 

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For more than 130 years, University of the Cumberlands has offered innovative academic programs that deliver unsurpassed quality, affordability and service to students of all backgrounds, both on campus and online. 

News

Cumberlands named safest campus in Kentucky for second consecutive year

Cumberlands named safest campus in Kentucky for second consecutive year

Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:50am
Cumberlands was listed as the safest college campus in Kentucky in a recent 2020 ranking by YourLocalSecurity.com. The University was lucky number thirteen countrywide.
Cumberlands offering new general studies bachelor’s degree

Cumberlands offering new general studies bachelor’s degree

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 3:44pm
University of the Cumberlands is excited to offer a new Bachelor of Arts/Science in General Studies degree program to undergraduate students, in person and online, beginning Fall 2020.
Cumberlands announces plan for reopening campus

Cumberlands announces plan for reopening campus

Thu, 07/16/2020 - 1:48pm
Dr. Larry Cockrum, President of University of the Cumberlands, today shared the University’s comprehensive plan for welcoming students, employees, and guests back to campus this fall.
PA students at Cumberlands receive white coats

PA students at Cumberlands receive white coats

Wed, 07/15/2020 - 1:02pm
Students in Cohort 2021 of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at University of the Cumberlands recently received their white coats, signifying their successful completion of the didactic portion of the program.
Cumberlands named College of Distinction three years in a row

Cumberlands named College of Distinction three years in a row

Mon, 07/06/2020 - 11:09am
For the third consecutive year, University of the Cumberlands has been named a College of Distinction based on the University’s commitment to engaged, experiential education and student success and satisfaction.
Local couple publishes book: Rural Education in America

Local couple publishes book: Rural Education in America

Thu, 06/18/2020 - 2:42pm
Geoff and Sky Marietta, local business owners and employees at University of the Cumberlands, have written a book entitled Rural Education in America: What Works for Our Students, Teachers, and Communities. The book is under production with Harvard Ed Press and should be available for pre-order in July.

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