More selective than 8% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of the Cumberlands over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of the Cumberlands admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 99% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of the Cumberlands compared with other Kentucky colleges?
University of the Cumberlands has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Thomas More University | 90% | 41% | $21,835 |
| 19 | Georgetown College | 91% | 49% | $14,095 |
| 20 | University of Kentucky | 93% | 71% | $18,851 |
| 21 | Western Kentucky University | 94% | 56% | $10,990 |
| 22 | Midway University | 95% | 41% | $29,579 |
| 23 | Kentucky State University | 96% | 32% | $8,040 |
| 24 | University of the Cumberlands | 99% | 50% | $14,107 |
| 25 | Spalding University | 99% | 52% | $25,491 |
| 26 | Simmons College of Kentucky | 100% | 14% | $18,434 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at University of the Cumberlands
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of the Cumberlands admissions questions
What is the University of the Cumberlands acceptance rate?
University of the Cumberlands accepts 99% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,056 of 4,281 applicants were admitted.
Does University of the Cumberlands require the SAT or ACT?
University of the Cumberlands does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of the Cumberlands?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (645 of 3,056).
Is University of the Cumberlands getting harder to get into?
University of the Cumberlands accepted 99% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of the Cumberlands overview