University Of The Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands is located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States. It was established in 1889 as the Williamsburg Institute. After a few name and status changes, it finally became a university in the year 2005. Students can obtain degrees in various areas of study including business administration, education, science, music, and general studies.

University of the Cumberlands houses a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Beta Beta, Patriot Adventure Club, Mountain Outreach, Swing Dance Society, Student Government Association, and Council for Exceptional Children. Some of the university's notable alumni are Bert T. Combs, former Governor of Kentucky; Arlis Roaden, director of Higher Ed Tennessee; and Jean Richie, singer and folk musician, playing the Appalachian dulcimer.

University Of The Cumberlands Highlights

Where University Of The Cumberlands stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, therapy and counseling, science, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of The Cumberlands was 2,245 in 2007-2008 (1,925 full-time equivalent).

About 53% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 47% of the class.

Undergrads are 69% of enrolled students and graduate students are 31%.

About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of The Cumberlands participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

University Of The Cumberlands provides on-campus housing for 1,147 of its 1,925 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

University Of The Cumberlands Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of The Cumberlands is in the Mid-South Conference for major sports.

University Of The Cumberlands offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 301 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 216 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of The Cumberlands Admissions (2008-2009)

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