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Study What Matters

You want to stay ahead of the curve. Big dreams call for great academics. 

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 15
Application Cycle Opens

Top 10 Military Friendly University

Cumberlands is designated as a Military Friendly® School, ranking seventh in the nation among private schools offering doctoral degrees. This designation means Cumberlands meets notable high standards in making a quality education accessible to U.S. military personnel with a commitment to continually become even better. Universities who earn this designation are to serve as “an example to American schools,” according to the Military Friendly® website.

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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 three 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. 

Patriots taking the field

Get Set to Get Here

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

Pats Give Day raises $130,701 to support student athletes

Pats Give Day raises $130,701 to support student athletes

Tue, 11/23/2021 - 10:39am
Alumni and friends of University of the Cumberlands came out swinging on Pats Give Day on November 16. With $60,000 as the original goal for the 24-hour online event, the school was blown away by the generosity of the Cumberlands family, who gave $130,701 – more than twice the goal amount.
Cumberlands alumni joined students for a concert during homecoming

Cumberlands Music Department Celebrates Homecoming

Thu, 11/18/2021 - 10:47am
University of the Cumberlands celebrated Homecoming 2021 from October 22-24 with the theme of Happy Together. Indeed there were many happy moments for music alumni during this special Homecoming Weekend!
Cumberlands students assist at a local food pantry

Season of Service continues at Cumberlands

Tue, 11/16/2021 - 10:16am
Every single graduate of University of the Cumberlands has given back to the community through service. This year, many students are serving the community through the Cumberlands initiative Season of Service. It began on January 4th and will continue until December 9th.
Grace Health named campus healthcare provider

Grace Health named campus healthcare provider

Tue, 11/09/2021 - 10:02am
University of the Cumberlands has partnered with Grace Health to provide a new campus health clinic. Grace Health has staffed this clinic with physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and front office staff to ensure a comprehensive primary care clinic. The clinic provides a convenient option for students, faculty, and staff to see a medical professional for treatment while receiving priority appointments.
Cumberlands named a Tree Campus Higher Education institution

Cumberlands named a Tree Campus Higher Education institution

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:26am
University of the Cumberlands has been named a 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the National Arbor Day Foundation. It’s the fifth consecutive year for the school to receive this designation. The recognition honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
Cumberlands PA student awarded national scholarship

Cumberlands PA student awarded national scholarship

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 9:22am
University of the Cumberlands wishes to congratulate Kara Rebennack, a graduate student from Cincinnati, Ohio, on being selected as part of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program Class of 2021! Kara is pursuing her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) at Cumberlands’ Northern Kentucky campus.

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