Cumberlands named a Gold Military Friendly® School

University of the Cumberlands has a question it strives to answer: how can the university better serve the individuals who have served, or are currently serving, our country’s military?

So far, the answer has been to make more Cumberlands degree programs available online, to lower the tuition rate so more military members and veterans can afford to pursue the programs, and to offer special discounts and scholarships for the U.S. military. Past military or college work may be applied directly to a degree. In addition to making the admission process smooth and the college experience memorable, Cumberlands does its best to emphasize flexibility and accessibility for the U.S. military.

It's due to these initiatives and Cumberlands’ commitment to making higher education accessible and relevant to U.S. military members and veterans that Cumberlands was recently named a “gold” school for 2024-2025 by Military Friendly®. Less than 13 percent of schools evaluated received this designation. Per a release by Military Friendly®, gold status is given to schools based on their “leading practices, outcomes, and effective programs.”

The university was first named a Military Friendly® School in 2021, ranking in the top ten nationally at the time. Also that year, the organization listed Cumberlands as a Military Spouse Friendly® School. The university received gold Military Friendly® status last year and again this year. For more information on how the university makes education accessible to military members and veterans, visit www.ucumberlands.edu/military. 

In addition to serving current and past U.S. military members, University of the Cumberlands offers an Army ROTC program on its Williamsburg campus. The Patriots Company is taught leadership skills such as planning, communication, and time management, as well as military tactics and physical fitness, among other core Army values. The program graduated four cadets in May 2024, who were commissioned as second lieutenants of the U.S. Army during a special ceremony on campus. Learn more about Cumberlands’ ROTC program at www.ucumberlands.edu/rotc. 

About University of the Cumberlands:
University of the Cumberlands is the largest private university in Kentucky and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral universities in the nation. The university is regionally accredited and offers more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs to students from all over the world. Rooted in Christian values such as leadership through service, Cumberlands aims to make higher education affordable and accessible to all. 

About Military Friendly® Schools:
The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data- driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.

About Viqtory:
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.viqtory.com.