University of the Cumberlands

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

Located in Williamsburg, the University of the Cumberlands is a private school with an annual enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. Though not directly affiliated with any particular denomination, Cumberlands is grounded in Christian principles and leadership through service. As one of the best online colleges in Kentucky, Cumberlands offers a variety of online programs, including 16 associate degrees, 19 bachelor's degrees, and an RN-to-BSN track. The school's undergraduate options offer transfer- and career-ready paths to fit a variety of needs. For graduate students, Cumberlands boasts an extensive catalog of 24 master's degrees and nine doctoral degrees. Represented fields include business, counseling, education, ministry, medical science, and information technology. Specific admission requirements vary by program. The admission and scholarship committee reviews each prospective student individually, with evaluations based on grade trends, courses taken, extracurricular involvement, and essay quality. All online students pay the same tuition rates.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

73% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Considered (not required)	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Considered (not required)
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

82%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Education	✔	✔	✕
7	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
9	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
10	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
11	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
13	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
16	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
17	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕