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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.

Military Friendly University

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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

Cumberlands celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees

Cumberlands celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 11:52am
University of the Cumberlands celebrated Arbor Day this year by planting trees on land that was recently converted from barren surface-mined land into cross-ripped future forestlands.
University of the Cumberlands Business Pitch Contest Announces Winners

University of the Cumberlands Business Pitch Contest Announces Winners

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 11:44am
The University of the Cumberlands held its annual student Entrepreneurship Pitch Contest on Friday, April 16 at the Hutton School of Business. In the contest, 7 student teams pitched their businesses to a team of judges with the goal of winning a grand prize of $1,000.
New paralegal studies program offered at Cumberlands

New paralegal studies program offered at Cumberlands

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 10:01am
University of the Cumberlands is now offering a new online associate degree in paralegal studies program. The university is the second in the Commonwealth to offer this type of program.
$187,000 donated to support students at Cumberlands

$187,000 donated to support students at Cumberlands

Fri, 04/16/2021 - 9:57am
Alumni and supporters of University of the Cumberlands generously donated a total of $187,072.50 on Cumberlands’ second annual Give Day.
A mentor works with students during a break in the student center

Patriot Success program easing transition from high school for students

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 4:22pm
University of the Cumberlands is offering a new Patriot Success Cohort (PSC) program to provide extra support to new students as they transition into college life.
Cumberlands hosting Admitted Patriots Days

Cumberlands hosting Admitted Patriots Days

Tue, 04/06/2021 - 9:43am
University of the Cumberlands is welcoming all high schoolers who have been admitted to the university to Admitted Patriots Days on campus on Friday, April 23, and Friday, May 7.

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