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The University of the Cumberlands (ucumberlands.edu) is a private university in Kentucky that describes itself as an institution of regional distinction, offering degrees in every major field of study. According to its website, it enrolls more than 20,000 students and is the largest private university in Kentucky. It serves on-campus undergraduates, online undergraduates, graduate students, and executive learners, and it also offers certificate programs.
What the university offers
Cumberlands structures its academics around several student paths:
- On-campus undergraduate programs
- Online undergraduate programs
- Graduate programs
- Executive programs
- Certificate programs
The site states there are more than 55 majors and pre-professional programs available to students both on-campus and online, at the undergraduate or graduate level. Areas of interest listed include Applied Sciences, Business, Communications, Education, English, General Studies, Health & Wellness, History & Political Science, Information Technology, Missions & Ministry, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Social/Behavioral Sciences, the Arts, and World Languages.
Accreditation
The university states that it holds regional accreditation, and that many of its programs are accredited beyond that. If a specific program's accreditation matters for your plans (for example, licensure or transfer credit), verify the individual program's status directly with the university before applying.
The "One Price Promise"
Cumberlands promotes a pricing model it calls the One Price Promise, which bundles costs that are often billed separately. According to the site, the included items vary by student type:
| Student type | Stated price | What the price includes |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus undergraduate | $19,175 or less (without housing: $9,875) | Tuition, parking fees, academic resources, dining, housing, laundry, counseling services, student health, books, library access, technology fees |
| Online undergraduate | $220 per credit hour | Tuition, technology fees, academic resources, library access, counseling services, fees, books |
| Graduate | $355 per credit hour (average program cost) | Tuition, technology fees, academic resources, library access, counseling services, fees, books |
| Executive | $549 per credit hour (doctoral: $749/credit hour) | Tuition, technology fees, academic resources, library access, counseling services, fees, books |
The site also states that all students get free textbooks as part of the One Price Promise.
Two things to keep in mind: the on-campus figure is presented as "$19,175 or less," and the graduate figure is labeled an "average program cost," so your actual cost may differ by program and housing choice. The listed prices are the ones published on the site; confirm current rates with the university before budgeting, since these figures can change.
Who it may suit
Cumberlands may be worth considering if you want:
- A private Kentucky university with a broad range of majors rather than a narrow specialty
- An online or executive format alongside traditional on-campus study
- A single bundled price rather than separately billed fees, books, and housing
If your priority is a specific program's accreditation, a particular tuition figure for your exact program, or admission requirements, those details aren't fully covered here—check the relevant program page or contact the university directly.