University of the Cumberlands

Founded: 1888   Total Students: 19,312+

Overview

About University of the Cumberlands

Located in the heart of Appalachia, the University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate, and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 18,000 students, UC is one of the largest and most affordable private universities in Kentucky. Cumberlands is devoted to preparing students for the future through innovative programs as well as hands-on, experiential learning and research.       

Programs Offered in University of the Cumberlands

  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    • 44% of students are first-generation college students
    • Residential population is 48% men and 52% female
    • Residential students from 44 states
    • International students on main campus representing 38 different nations
    • Academic profile of Fall 2021 entering students
      • Average ACT – 21 (National average – 21.0)
      • Average Grade Point Average – 3.45 on a 4.0 scale
      • 22% were in the top 25% of their graduating class
    • It has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There are just over 200 universities nationwide with CAE-CD designation, and only a select few in Kentucky among this elite group.
    • Named College of Distinction five years in a row - CollegeofDistinction.com
    • Highest ranked university in the south for Social Mobility - U.S. News & World Report
    • Fastest Growing University in Kentucky in 2021 - Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Named Safest College in Kentucky - Nuwber Research
    • Best online college in Kentucky - Senior Education Group
    • Best graduate schools 2022 - We focus on the degrees that help students advance in their field - Abound
    • Named a Top Ten Military Friendly University in 2022
    • Best Online Master's Cybersecurity - College Consensus

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    6178 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, Kentucky, 40769, United States