- Acceptance rate: 99% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $11,555 a year (2022–23)
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University of the Cumberlands reported an acceptance rate of 99% for fall 2024.
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University of the Cumberlands GPA requirements
University of the Cumberlands requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of the Cumberlands hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of the Cumberlands acceptance rate
University of the Cumberlands admitted 3,001 of 3,037 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 99%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of the Cumberlands is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Williamsburg, Kentucky, with 7,612 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of the Cumberlands looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of the Cumberlands didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of the Cumberlands awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,555 a year at University of the Cumberlands in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of the Cumberlands?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of the Cumberlands admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of the Cumberlands?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of the Cumberlands admitted 99% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of the Cumberlands?
University of the Cumberlands requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the University of the Cumberlands' acceptance rate?
University of the Cumberlands' acceptance rate was 99% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,001 of 3,037 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at the University of the Cumberlands?
A lot: University of the Cumberlands requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of the Cumberlands?
Check University of the Cumberlands' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of the Cumberlands didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the average net price at the University of the Cumberlands?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,555 a year at University of the Cumberlands in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to the University of the Cumberlands?
No, but it considers one. University of the Cumberlands doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of the Cumberlands?
Yes. University of the Cumberlands awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of the Cumberlands if a parent went there?
No. University of the Cumberlands doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of the Cumberlands' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of the CumberlandsU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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