University of the Cumberlands

www.ucumberlands.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,875

2021 Average Net Price

$13,631

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.03%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85%

2,177 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

19,272

30.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48%

208 Graduates

About

University of the Cumberlands is a higher education institution located in Whitley County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Cumberlands were Information Technology (462 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (426 degrees), and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (373 degrees).

In 2021, 4,110 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Cumberlands. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (719 degrees), 17.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875, which is $−19,117 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875, which is $−19,117 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,631.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending University of the Cumberlands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,875

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of the Cumberlands was $9,875. The cost of tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $−19,117 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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

Average Net Price

$13,631

2021 Value

0.966%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of the Cumberlands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,631. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of the Cumberlands grew by 0.966%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.04% between 2020 and 2021.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at University of the Cumberlands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.9% with respect to 2020, when 74% 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.

2.03%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Cumberlands was 2.03%, which represents 42 out of the 2064 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 2,177 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.82% annual growth. Out of those 2,177 applicants, 1,851 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85% acceptance rate.

There were 19,272 students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands in 2021. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Cumberlands has an overall enrollment yield of 33.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,851

Accepted Out of 2,177

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Cumberlands was 85% (1,851 admissions from 2,177 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.82%, while admissions declined by −5.85%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

5% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Cumberlands in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Cumberlands had a total enrollment of 19,272 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the Cumberlands is 5,846 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,426. This means that 30.3% 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 11.8% White, 1.37% Asian, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.322% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0934% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0415% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (10.3%), followed by White Male (5.63%) and Black or African American Male (0.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (9.47%), followed by White Male (4.39%) and Black or African American Female (0.951%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Cumberlands in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 19,272 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Cumberlands is 5,846 and the part-time enrollment is 13,426. This means that 30.3% of students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% 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

67%

2021 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 67%. 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 (2021)

White
2,267 enrolled students
Asian
264 enrolled students
Black or African American
197 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Cumberlands is 11.8% White, 1.37% Asian, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.322% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0934% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0415% 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 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11,742 students (60.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 514 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 (719 degrees awarded). There were 17.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (41 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Cumberlands is Information Technology (462 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (426 degrees) and Other Educational Administration & Supervision (373 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (1,458 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (975 degrees), and Psychology (353 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 (1,713,911 people), Software developers (508,270 people), Secondary school teachers (429,648 people), Education administrators (299,251 people), and Other managers (283,324 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands in 2021 are EDUCATION. (1,458 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (975 degrees), Psychology (353 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (49 degrees), and Protective Services (130 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands are EDUCATION. (1,458 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (975 degrees), Psychology (353 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (49 degrees), and Protective Services (130 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,018,260 people), Computer Systems Design (619,611 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (438,037 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (424,007 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (332,697 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 (2020)

Computer & Information Systems Security
1,241 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
482 degree-majors awarded
Other Educational Administration & Supervision
274 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Cumberlands was Computer & Information Systems Security with 1,241 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

1,798

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,312

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,798 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands, which is 0.778 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,312).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 342 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.07 times more than the 84 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 327 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands in Other Educational Administration & Supervision, which is 2.34 times more than the 140 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 36% 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, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the Cumberlands is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 7.69% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
719 degrees awarded
Asian
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Cumberlands is white (719 degrees awarded). There were 17.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (41 degrees).

59.8% of degree recipients (2,457 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
503 degrees awarded
White Male
216 degrees awarded
Asian Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Cumberlands is white female (503 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (216 degrees).

Operations

University of the Cumberlands has an endowment valued at nearly $121M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.4M (22.7%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of the Cumberlands had a total salary expenditure of 114M. University of the Cumberlands employs 100 Associate professors, 84 Assistant professors and 56 Professors. Most academics at University of the Cumberlands are Female Assistant professor (53), Male Associate professor (51), and Female Associate professor (49).

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 137 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Endowment

$121M

2021 Endowment

48.4%

growth from 2020

University of the Cumberlands has an endowment valued at about $121M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Cumberlands grew 48.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $267M 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

$46.9M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of the Cumberlands paid a median of $46.9M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($114M) and a 16.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.5M

Instructional Salaries

259

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of the Cumberlands paid a total of $16.5M to 259 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

137 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands were Associate professor with 100 employees, Assistant professor with 84 employees, and Professor with 56 employees.

In 2021, 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 137 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands was Female Assistant professor with 53 employees, Male Associate professor with 51 employees, and Female Associate professor with 49 employees.

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