Undergraduate Admissions

Go all in on your dreams and own tomorrow.

We realize college isn't for everybody, but we're not everybody. Cumberlands is one of the most affordable colleges in Kentucky, offers quality education that matters the most, and always puts our students first. That's our commitment to you.
Take time to schedule a campus tour, reach out to an admissions counselor, or complete your application if you're set to be a Patriot.

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No Hidden Fees. No Fine Print. Just an incredibly affordable college experience. That's our commitment to you.

Choosing the right college is not an easy task. There are many factors to consider, especially when it comes to price. Finding a college that is financially affordable is a top priority. Most colleges are quick to tell you their tuition cost, but that is rarely reflective of the full cost of college. There’s also room and board. Laundry fees. Textbooks. Parking fees. Technology fees. Recreation fees. Need we go on? The good news: that isn’t the case at University of the Cumberlands. Our sticker price is what you pay, period. We believe you and your student should be able to afford an education, learn in a quality academic setting, and have your needs put first, without all the fine print. That’s the Cumberlands Commitment.

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The education program at Cumberlands has taught me how to be a leader both inside and outside the classroom. Because of this program, I am confident in my skills and knowledge to teach students.

Katie Tutt '23

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Campus Visit

If you're into study groups, football on Saturdays in the student section and late night pizza parties, then a visit to campus may get you going.

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The Online Experience

You need the flexibility of online learning without the sacrifice of quality or connection. We get it. We make sure you get all things Cumberlands, even online

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Learn More About our Admissions Process

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To apply you go to ucumberlands.edu and then you click apply now on the top right hand corner of the page. And then from there you can look at the different applications to apply for. You pick the one that best suits you and then you can go ahead and apply.

How do I apply to Cumberlands?

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To schedule a visit, you'll need to go to the University of the Cumberlands website. On the top of the page you're going to click visit, and I'll bring you to another web page where you can then choose the date and time that best suits your schedule. Once you click those, you'll get a confirmation email. Hope to see you soon.

How do I schedule a tour of campus?

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What is Patriot Preview Day and Admitted Patriots Party?

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So Patriots Preview day is going to happen once in the fall and then once in the spring semesters. And it's just when we get a bunch of new students on campus and we offer tours, so all our ambassadors will be here to answer your questions and show you around. And then the admitted Patriots Party is purely for fun. It's for students who are already admitted and looking to come here.
And you get to know each other before you set foot on campus.

What is Patriot Preview Day and Admitted Patriots Party?

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Does Cumberlands accept transfer credits?

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Question is, do we accept transfer credits? And the answer to that is yes. If it doesn't perfectly align with your course of study, don't fret. Those will count as elective credits. So they will count in some way, shape or form.

Does Cumberlands accept transfer credits?