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Afford Your Education

College should be something to celebrate. It should not be a gamble. 

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. 

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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

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.
Cumberlands’ fall food drive beginning soon, revising approach

Cumberlands’ fall food drive beginning soon, revising approach

Tue, 10/05/2021 - 10:42am
Every fall since 2011, University of the Cumberlands and the Williamsburg community unite and gather food to donate to local foodbanks. This year, Cumberlands is hosting their annual fall food drive October 18 – November 19. Students and community members are all welcome to drop off non-perishable food items.
Cumberlands adding new Project Management Certificate program

Cumberlands adding new Project Management Certificate program

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 4:36pm
The Plaster Graduate School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has added a new online Project Management Certificate program to its academic offerings.
Cumberlands organizes 10th Annual Shoes 4 the Soul Program

Cumberlands organizes 10th Annual Shoes 4 the Soul Program

Tue, 09/28/2021 - 9:37am
For the 10th consecutive year, Cumberlands’ staff and students conducted the program Shoes 4 the Soul.
Mountain Outreach builds home for young local family

Mountain Outreach builds home for young local family

Fri, 09/24/2021 - 9:44am
Thanks to the Lord’s provision and donors’ funding, Mountain Outreach (MO), a ministry hosted by University of the Cumberlands, was able to provide a brand-new home for Tyler and Amber Hall and their three young children. The family moved in on September 15th and is overjoyed about living in the new space.
Elementary education program at Cumberlands ranks among top in state

Elementary education program at Cumberlands ranks among top in state

Tue, 09/14/2021 - 10:07am
University of the Cumberlands’ Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program has been recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Education (CPE) as being in the top five of all academic programs in Kentucky for exemplary preparation of students for early career success.

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