University of the Cumberlands

www.ucumberlands.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,875

2022 Average Net Price

$14,337

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.03%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

83%

2,314 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

18,053

37.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

42.5%

172 Graduates

About

University of the Cumberlands is a higher education institution located in Whitley County, KY. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Cumberlands were Information Technology (1,198 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (564 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (491 degrees).

In 2022, 6,956 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Cumberlands. 52.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (740 degrees), 3.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (223 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875, which is $−20,275 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Cumberlands was 2.03%, corresponding to 42 out of the 2064 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $9,875, which is $20,275 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,337.

In 2022, 79% of undergraduate students attending University of the Cumberlands received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,875

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of the Cumberlands was $9,875. The cost of tuition at University of the Cumberlands is $−20,275 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

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

Average Net Price

$14,337

2022 Value

5.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of the Cumberlands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,337. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of the Cumberlands grew by 5.18%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at University of the Cumberlands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 7.06% with respect to 2021, when 85% 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 2,314 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 6.29% annual growth. Out of those 2,314 applicants, 1,921 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 18,053 students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands in 2022. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Cumberlands has an overall enrollment yield of 33.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,921

Accepted Out of 2,314

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Cumberlands was 83% (1,921 admissions from 2,314 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 85%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 6.29%, while admissions grew by 3.78%.

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 18,053 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of the Cumberlands is 6,732 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,321. This means that 37.3% 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 22.6% White, 5.21% Asian, 2.13% Black or African American, 0.393% Hispanic or Latino, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0775% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0222% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.2%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Male (1.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (17.7%), followed by White Male (6.45%) and Asian Male (2.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Cumberlands in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,053 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Cumberlands is 6,732 and the part-time enrollment is 11,321. This means that 37.3% of students enrolled at University of the Cumberlands are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

70%

2022 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 70%. 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 (2022)

White
4,078 enrolled students
Asian
941 enrolled students
Black or African American
384 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Cumberlands is 22.6% White, 5.21% Asian, 2.13% Black or African American, 0.393% Hispanic or Latino, 0.166% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0775% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0222% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% 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, 8,305 students (46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 340 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 (740 degrees awarded). There were 3.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (223 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Cumberlands is Information Technology (1,198 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (564 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (491 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,968 degrees awarded), Education (1,851 degrees), and Psychology (539 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 (1,652,325 people), Software developers (566,634 people), Secondary school teachers (471,541 people), Education administrators (302,812 people), and Other managers (297,403 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands in 2022 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,968 degrees awarded), Education (1,851 degrees), Psychology (539 degrees), Theology (72 degrees), and Protective Services (251 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of the Cumberlands are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (1,968 degrees awarded), Education (1,851 degrees), Psychology (539 degrees), Theology (72 degrees), and Protective Services (251 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,046,001 people), Computer Systems Design (658,070 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (450,175 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (430,218 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (339,679 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 (2022)

Information Technology
1,198 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
564 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
491 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Cumberlands was Information Technology with 1,198 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

3,308

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,648

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,308 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands, which is 0.907 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,648).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 922 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands in Information Technology, which is 2.79 times more than the 331 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 376 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Cumberlands in Other Educational Administration & Supervision, which is 1.92 times more than the 196 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 29% 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, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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 2022 at University of the Cumberlands is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 5.23% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
740 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
223 degrees awarded
Asian
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Cumberlands is white (740 degrees awarded). There were 3.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (223 degrees).

53.8% of degree recipients (3,744 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
472 degrees awarded
White Male
268 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Cumberlands is white female (472 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (268 degrees).

Operations

University of the Cumberlands has an endowment valued at nearly $164M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −29.9M (−18.2%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, University of the Cumberlands had a total salary expenditure of 114M. University of the Cumberlands employs 98 Associate professors, 83 Assistant professors and 60 Professors. Most academics at University of the Cumberlands are Female Assistant professor (52), Female Associate professor (51), and Male Associate professor (47).

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 174 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 45 employees.

Endowment

$164M

2022 Endowment

36.1%

growth from 2021

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

$49.8M

2022 Salaries

6.28%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of the Cumberlands paid a median of $49.8M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($114M) and a 6.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.4% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 14.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$17.8M

Instructional Salaries

260

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of the Cumberlands paid a total of $17.8M to 260 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

98 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

174 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands were Associate professor with 98 employees, Assistant professor with 83 employees, and Professor with 60 employees.

In 2022, 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 174 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Cumberlands was Female Assistant professor with 52 employees, Female Associate professor with 51 employees, and Male Associate professor with 47 employees.

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

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