University of the Cumberlands

www.ucumberlands.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,875

2023 Average Net Price

$11,555

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

71.4%

4,281 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

20,327

36.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.4%

187 Graduates

About

University of the Cumberlands is a higher education institution located in Whitley County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Cumberlands were Information Technology (758 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (443 degrees), and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (364 degrees).

In 2023, 5,659 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Cumberlands. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,079 degrees), 8.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (131 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875, which is $−21,128 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Cumberlands was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,272 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875, which is $21,129 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,555.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending University of the Cumberlands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,875

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of the Cumberlands was $9,875. The cost of tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $−21,129 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Cumberlands (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,555

2023 Value

19.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of the Cumberlands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,555. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of the Cumberlands grew by 19.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Cumberlands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,970

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Cumberlands was of $8,970 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Cumberlands (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at University of the Cumberlands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.53% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Cumberlands (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Cumberlands was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2272 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of the Cumberlands received 4,281 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 85% annual growth. Out of those 4,281 applicants, 3,056 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.4% acceptance rate.

There were 20,327 students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Cumberlands has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,056

Accepted Out of 4,281

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Cumberlands was 71.4% (3,056 admissions from 4,281 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 85%, while admissions grew by 59.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Cumberlands (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Cumberlands in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Cumberlands had a total enrollment of 20,327 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of the Cumberlands is 7,427 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,900. This means that 36.5% of students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Cumberlands, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.6% White, 24.4% Asian, 4.97% Black or African American, 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.187% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Black or African American Male (2.56%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (12.2%) and Asian Male (7.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Cumberlands in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,327 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Cumberlands is 7,427 and the part-time enrollment is 12,900. This means that 36.5% of students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Cumberlands (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Cumberlands was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of the Cumberlands had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Cumberlands (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,275 enrolled students
Asian
4,954 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,011 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Cumberlands is 45.6% White, 24.4% Asian, 4.97% Black or African American, 0.212% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.187% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.143% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 731 more women than men received degrees from University of the Cumberlands. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Cumberlands is white (1,079 degrees awarded). There were 8.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (131 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Cumberlands is Information Technology (758 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (443 degrees) and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (364 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Cumberlands, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,736 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,241 degrees), and Psychology (435 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,714,865 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,656 people), Other managers (947,629 people), Software developers (750,879 people), and Secondary school teachers (575,457 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands in 2023 are Education (1,736 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,241 degrees), Psychology (435 degrees), Theology (55 degrees), and Business (1,214 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands are Education (1,736 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,241 degrees), Psychology (435 degrees), Theology (55 degrees), and Business (1,214 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Cumberlands.

Most Common (2023)

Information Technology
758 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
443 degrees awarded
Other Educational Administration & Supervision
364 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Cumberlands was Information Technology with 758 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of the Cumberlands according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,464

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,195

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,464 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands, which is 0.771 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,195).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Cumberlands by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 568 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands in Information Technology, which is 2.26 times more than the 251 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 322 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands in Other Educational Administration & Supervision, which is 2.18 times more than the 148 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 37% of students graduating from University of the Cumberlands completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of the Cumberlands is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 89.3% of graduates (167 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,079 degrees awarded
Asian
131 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Cumberlands is white (1,079 degrees awarded). There were 8.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (131 degrees).

76.3% of degree recipients (4,315 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
753 degrees awarded
White Male
326 degrees awarded
Asian Male
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Cumberlands is white female (753 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (326 degrees).

Operations

University of the Cumberlands has an endowment valued at nearly $222M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.6M (9.26%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of the Cumberlands had a total salary expenditure of 121M. University of the Cumberlands employs 97 Associate professors, 92 Assistant professors and 64 Professors. Most academics at University of the Cumberlands are Female Assistant professor (59), Female Associate professor (52), and Male Associate professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 186 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Endowment

$222M

2023 Endowment

35.2%

growth from 2022

University of the Cumberlands has an endowment valued at about $222M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Cumberlands grew 35.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $211M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Cumberlands (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.8M

2023 Salaries

8.01%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of the Cumberlands paid a median of $53.8M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 8.01% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.28% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.6M

Instructional Salaries

272

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of the Cumberlands paid a total of $19.6M to 272 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

186 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands were Associate professor with 97 employees, Assistant professor with 92 employees, and Professor with 64 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 186 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands was Female Assistant professor with 59 employees, Female Associate professor with 52 employees, and Male Associate professor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Cumberlands.

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