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Christian college

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $14,107 a year

Median debt at graduation: $14,911 (all students)

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University of the Cumberlands is a university in Williamsburg, Kentucky, founded in 1888 by Baptist ministers. Its Campus Ministries office, with three named staff, runs student-led outreach, Appalachian children's ministries, Mountain Outreach home-building and a weekly FCA gathering, and service is a graduation requirement. The 2026-27 general education requirements include a Christian Faith section of two courses.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Our faith is demonstrated through humble service to our local community and the Appalachian region.”

    Source: ucumberlands.edu
  • “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”

    Source: catalog.ucumberlands.edu

Questions students ask

Where do I find community?

Campus Ministries groups include Appalachian Ministries and Baptist Campus Ministries.

Source: catalog.ucumberlands.edu
What's a normal week?

A weekly fellowship on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. at Main Street Baptist Church includes food, worship and small groups.

Source: ucumberlands.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

All main campus undergraduates must take part in the Leadership/Community Service Program to graduate.

Source: catalog.ucumberlands.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

A summer mission team builds a house over about 10 weeks, and a spring break mission trip is also offered.

Source: ucumberlands.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
44 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.23 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$2,932

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 3 to 4 (Three named professional campus ministry staff.)
  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (Several student faith groups and organizations are listed, including Baptist Campus Ministries, FCA and Appalachian Ministries.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Campus Ministries office is staffed by a Campus Minister and associate ministers.)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Every week (The FCA chapter's weekly Wednesday night gathering includes worship; it is held off campus at Main Street Baptist Church.)
  • Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (Campus Minister named.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 0 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 2 courses (The 2026-27 general education curriculum for bachelor's degrees requires 6 credit hours (two courses) in Christian Faith.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: One choice among others (Students take either MSMN 135 (Old Testament) or MSMN 136 (New Testament), not both.)
  • Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes (The general education purpose statement names the Christian heritage and Biblical truth as the foundation of all programs.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Missions and Ministry, B.A. (required Missions and Ministry courses include Interpreting the Bible and Introducing Christian Theology).)
  • Service or outreach office: Yes
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Leadership/Community Service Program is required of all main-campus undergraduates.)
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (A summer missions team and a spring break mission trip.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Many
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (The FCA chapter's weekly Wednesday night gathering includes worship; it is held off campus at Main Street Baptist Church.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Weekly Fellowship: Come join us on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm at Main Street Baptist Church for food, worship, fellowship, games, and small groups.”
      The FCA chapter holds a weekly Wednesday night gathering with worship at Main Street Baptist Church.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Campus Minister named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Brad Pearce Campus Minister”
      Brad Pearce is listed as Campus Minister.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Gatliff Memorial Chapel features Biblical themed stained glass windows.”
      Gatliff Memorial Chapel is a campus chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 0 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

79 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (The 2026-27 general education curriculum for bachelor's degrees requires 6 credit hours (two courses) in Christian Faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum for Bachelor's Degrees | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=2576 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “I. Christian Faith: 6 Credit Hours”
      The general education Christian Faith section is 6 credit hours.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Students take either MSMN 135 (Old Testament) or MSMN 136 (New Testament), not both.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum for Bachelor's Degrees | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=2576 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Three credit hours must be from either MSMN 135 or MSMN 136”
      At least one of the Old Testament or New Testament courses (MSMN 135 or 136) is required.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The general education purpose statement names the Christian heritage and Biblical truth as the foundation of all programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=13&ent_oid=335&returnto=438 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The foundation of all of our programs at University of the Cumberlands is our desire to nurture an increased awareness of the pre-eminence of the spiritual dimensions of human life”
      The general education purpose statement says the foundation of all programs includes the spiritual dimensions of human life, rooted in Christian heritage.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Missions and Ministry, B.A. (required Missions and Ministry courses include Interpreting the Bible and Introducing Christian Theology).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions and Ministry, B.A. | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=2734 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Missions and Ministry, B.A.”
      A Missions and Ministry Bachelor of Arts major is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three named professional campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rachel Li Associate Campus Minister Campus Ministries Rachel Li Contact Information 606.539.4173”
      Rachel Li is an Associate Campus Minister, with a published phone number.
      “Zachary Madden Associate Campus Minister for Discipleship Campus Ministries Zachary Madden Contact Information 606.539.4639”
      Zachary Madden is Associate Campus Minister for Discipleship, with a published phone number.
      “Brad Pearce Campus Minister”
      Brad Pearce is listed as Campus Minister.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Several student faith groups and organizations are listed, including Baptist Campus Ministries, FCA and Appalachian Ministries.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”
      Campus Ministries offers outreach, service, discipleship and missions in partnership with local churches.
      “Appalachian Ministries, Baptist Campus Ministries, Mountain Outreach, Patriot Adventure Club”
      Baptist Campus Ministries, Appalachian Ministries and Mountain Outreach are listed as student organizations.
    2. Campus Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Weekly Fellowship: Come join us on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm at Main Street Baptist Church for food, worship, fellowship, games, and small groups.”
      The FCA chapter holds a weekly Wednesday night gathering with worship at Main Street Baptist Church.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Campus Ministries office is staffed by a Campus Minister and associate ministers.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Encourage every follower of Christ to live out the Great Commission”
      The student ministries aim to encourage students to live out the Great Commission.
    2. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”
      Campus Ministries offers outreach, service, discipleship and missions in partnership with local churches.
AMissions and service: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

91 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”
      Campus Ministries offers outreach, service, discipleship and missions in partnership with local churches.
    2. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Our faith is demonstrated through humble service to our local community and the Appalachian region.”
      Service to the local community and Appalachian region is a stated expression of faith.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Leadership/Community Service Program is required of all main-campus undergraduates.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As a requirement for graduation, all main campus undergraduate students must participate in the Leadership/Community Service Program.”
      All main-campus undergraduates must take part in the Leadership/Community Service Program to graduate.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (A summer missions team and a spring break mission trip.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We also have a summer missions team with this ministry that builds a house – from start to finish – for about 10 weeks in the summer, as well as a Spring break mission trip.”
      Mountain Outreach has a summer missions team and a spring break mission trip.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”
      Campus Ministries offers outreach, service, discipleship and missions in partnership with local churches.
      “Each site works in conjunction with local churches to create stability and consistency of relationships for the children.”
      Appalachian Ministries sites work with local churches.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Encourage every follower of Christ to live out the Great Commission”
      The student ministries aim to encourage students to live out the Great Commission.
      “Our faith is demonstrated through humble service to our local community and the Appalachian region.”
      Service to the local community and Appalachian region is a stated expression of faith.

Strengths

  • A Campus Ministries staff of three named ministers, including Campus Minister Brad Pearce.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Brad Pearce Campus Minister”
      Brad Pearce is listed as Campus Minister.
      “Rachel Li Associate Campus Minister Campus Ministries Rachel Li Contact Information 606.539.4173”
      Rachel Li is an Associate Campus Minister, with a published phone number.
      “Zachary Madden Associate Campus Minister for Discipleship Campus Ministries Zachary Madden Contact Information 606.539.4639”
      Zachary Madden is Associate Campus Minister for Discipleship, with a published phone number.
  • Service is a graduation requirement: all main-campus undergraduates complete the Leadership/Community Service Program.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As a requirement for graduation, all main campus undergraduate students must participate in the Leadership/Community Service Program.”
      All main-campus undergraduates must take part in the Leadership/Community Service Program to graduate.
  • A Missions and Ministry Bachelor of Arts major is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions and Ministry, B.A. | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=2734 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Missions and Ministry, B.A.”
      A Missions and Ministry Bachelor of Arts major is offered.
  • Several student faith groups and service ministries are listed, including Appalachian Ministries and Mountain Outreach.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Appalachian Ministries, Baptist Campus Ministries, Mountain Outreach, Patriot Adventure Club”
      Baptist Campus Ministries, Appalachian Ministries and Mountain Outreach are listed as student organizations.
      “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”
      Campus Ministries offers outreach, service, discipleship and missions in partnership with local churches.

Concerns

  • The general education Christian Faith section requires two courses, and only one of them must be Old or New Testament study.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Curriculum for Bachelor's Degrees | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=2576 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Three credit hours must be from either MSMN 135 or MSMN 136”
      At least one of the Old Testament or New Testament courses (MSMN 135 or 136) is required.
  • Only three professional ministry staff are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rachel Li Associate Campus Minister Campus Ministries Rachel Li Contact Information 606.539.4173”
      Rachel Li is an Associate Campus Minister, with a published phone number.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries

  • Address: 6178 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY 40769
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: ucumberlands.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, ucumberlands.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “We help students GROW and GO as disciples of Jesus Christ”
    Campus Ministries helps students grow and go as disciples of Jesus Christ.
  2. Student Life, Activities and Special Services | 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalogcatalog.ucumberlands.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=420 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Students involved with Campus Ministries engage their faith through campus outreach, community service, and various discipleship and missions opportunities in partnership with local churches.”
    Campus Ministries offers outreach, service, discipleship and missions in partnership with local churches.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus

Clubs and groups 1

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)Off campus
    Wednesdays at 8:00 PM
    Weekly fellowship, food, worship and small groups for athletes and non-athletes, with outreach to sports teams.

Service 3

  • Appalachian MinistriesOff campus
    Weekly outreach, Monday to Wednesday, about 4 to 7 p.m.
    Students lead recreation, crafts, music and Bible lessons for local children and youth.
  • Mountain OutreachOff campus
    Construction, repair and home-build service projects for the Cumberlands region, with a summer missions team.
  • Shoes for the SoulOff campus
    Annual event providing new shoes, socks and school backpacks for children in Whitley County.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Worship night 1

  • Wednesday8:00 PMMain Street Baptist Church (off campus) · FCA weekly fellowship with worship; off campus, listed on the Campus Ministries page.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministries | University of the Cumberlandsucumberlands.edu/student-life/student-ministries/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Weekly Fellowship: Come join us on Wednesday nights at 8:00pm at Main Street Baptist Church for food, worship, fellowship, games, and small groups.”
    The FCA chapter holds a weekly Wednesday night gathering with worship at Main Street Baptist Church.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$10,736
$30,001–$48,000$11,147
$48,001–$75,000$12,572
$75,001–$110,000$16,441
Over $110,000$18,846

Full cost of attendance before aid: $25,567 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
6,091
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 32% · Women 68%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
40%
Total students20,327
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,107
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,567
Median federal debt at graduation$14,911
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
50%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
45%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
45%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
53%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$45,036
Admission rate99%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $660 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants53%

Value index: 64 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$94,183
Business (general)$59,760
Biology$59,702
Kinesiology and exercise science$45,660
Counseling and mental health$45,061
Criminal justice$41,785
Psychology$40,751
Communication studies$40,699
Teacher education$40,093
Religious Education$39,211
Human services$37,823

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Chemistry, Computing and information science, English, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Mathematics, Music, Other engineering, Physics, Political science, Romance languages, Secondary education, Special education, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
FieldShare of degrees
Liberal arts and general studies19%
Business18%
Psychology10%
Health professions10%
Education10%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates16%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older41%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,300
SportsNAIA · Mid-South Conference
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member23 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 3%IPEDS, 2023–24
Faculty who are full-time23%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$17,975IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 23% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceMcGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)About 65 miles away · about 1 hour 55 minutes by car
Nearest major airportNashville International Airport (BNA)About 146 miles away
Town population5,270Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLexington-FayetteAbout 92 miles away · about 1 hour 55 minutes by car
Typical weather35°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Williamsburg, KY

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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Yes. University of the Cumberlands is a Christian college.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 156541
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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