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University of the Cumberlands, also known as UC, is a private, liberal arts university located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States. It was originally founded as Williamsburg Institute on January 7, 1889. UC offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of 70 acres.
University of the Cumberlands sponsors several intercollegiate sports teams, which participate in the NAIA and the Mid-South Conference. Their official mascot is the Patriot and their sports teams are nicknamed as the Patriots. They participate in sports including tennis, golf, football, basketball, swimming, baseball, soccer, track, wrestling, cross country and cheerleading. The university operates a radio station known as WCCR-LP, and a campus newspaper called ‘The Patriot’.
Students attend University Of The Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Baptist status. University Of The Cumberlands is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
University Of The Cumberlands is known for its programs in science, mathematics, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that University Of The Cumberlands only let in 45% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 560.
University Of The Cumberlands has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,245 students at the school (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at University Of The Cumberlands. The school has a residential or campus feel. University Of The Cumberlands offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. University Of The Cumberlands values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-South Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of The Cumberlands
6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
General Phone: (606) 549-2200
http://www.ucumberlands.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 74 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, secondary teaching, educational admin and supervision, business teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 50 | organizational behavior, business, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology, community health services |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | general studies, history, English, political science |
| Media | 15 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religious education, philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of The Cumberlands in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 240 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 11 |
In 2007, University Of The Cumberlands had a total enrollment of 2,245 students (1,839 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 62% |
| Tennessee | 8% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
University Of The Cumberlands offers campus housing for 1,128 of its 1,839 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Williamsburg, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,192 | 532 | 45% | 483 | 91% |
| Men | 653 | 291 | 45% | 264 | 91% |
| Women | 539 | 241 | 45% | 219 | 91% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,658 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,658 |
| Room and board | $ 6,626 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
University Of The Cumberlands participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196200)
University Of The Cumberlands has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $48,425 | 8 | $50,769 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $44,638 | 13 | $42,359 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $43,008 | 10 | $39,968 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,974 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $45,361 | 33 | $43,285 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 301 | 216 | 517 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 29 | 13 | 42 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 147 | 189 | 336 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of The Cumberlands Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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