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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. 

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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

PA students at Cumberlands receive white coats

PA students at Cumberlands receive white coats

Thu, 07/22/2021 - 3:50pm
The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at University of the Cumberlands is proud to announce the PA students who received their white coats this spring, marking the successful completion of the didactic (classroom) segment of the program.
Cumberlands opens Early College Program to McCreary Central High School

Cumberlands opens Early College Program to McCreary Central High School

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 9:28am
Students at McCreary Central High School have a new opportunity to obtain college credit prior to high school graduation.
Master of Science in Finance degree program now offered at Cumberlands

Master of Science in Finance degree program now offered at Cumberlands

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 9:25am
University of the Cumberlands continues expanding its graduate-level options with its newest addition of a Master of Science in Finance degree program.
Cumberlands offering Prior Learning Program

Cumberlands offering Prior Learning Program

Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:15pm
University of the Cumberlands is offering a new Prior Learning Program which allows undergraduate and graduate students to gain credit for both professional and educational experiences that apply to their current studies.
Cumberlands offering criminal justice management certificate

Cumberlands offering criminal justice management certificate

Tue, 06/15/2021 - 1:29pm
University of the Cumberlands is now offering a graduate-level online certificate in Criminal Justice Management, open to qualified students across the country.
Hailey Richardson awarded Mavis F. Broome Memorial Scholarship

Hailey Richardson awarded Mavis F. Broome Memorial Scholarship

Wed, 06/09/2021 - 9:18am
Hailey Richardson, a senior at University of the Cumberlands, has received the Mavis F. Broome Memorial Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year.

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