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University of the Cumberlands is a private university in Williamsburg, Kentucky, in the United States, about two hours from Lexington and an hour and a half from Knoxville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1888 by Baptist ministers as the Williamsburg Institute, took its current name in 2005 and is grounded in Christian principles. It has two campuses in Kentucky and a large online offer, with around 20,000 students in total and a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The university has regional accreditation.
Cumberlands offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, pre-professional tracks, and graduate and doctoral programmes. International students from more than 40 countries study in its undergraduate and selected graduate programmes, with support for visa status, orientation and an international student association. Applicants need a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score and an evaluation of foreign transcripts.
Under the One Price Promise, tuition, fees, housing, dining and books are covered by a single price. Every student has a success coordinator, and international students can request an airport pick-up on arrival.
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+1 606.539.4240
6178 College Station Drive, Williamsburg, KY, The United States, 40769
More than 40 majors and minors, on campus and online, plus pre-professional programmes. Areas include:
- Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain & Project Management
- Technology and sciences: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Technology Sciences, Gaming, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
- Health: Nursing (ADN and BSN), Public Health, Exercise & Sport Science
- Education: Elementary, Middle School, Special Education and subject teaching
- Humanities, arts and social sciences: Communication & Media Arts, Journalism, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Spanish, Music, Theatre Arts, Missions & Ministry
- Pre-professional: pre-medicine, pre-law, pre-engineering, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary science and others
Cumberlands offers master's, doctoral, Rank 1 and EdS programmes, mostly in a 100% online format. Executive programmes are hybrid, with a residency component. On campus, the university offers a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Williamsburg and NKY campuses) and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. International students are admitted to selected graduate programmes.
International undergraduates apply online as on-campus students and submit:
- Official transcripts; transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated by WES, IERF, Educational Perspectives, ECE or The Evaluation Company (InCRED for athletes)
- English proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo)
- After admission: an enrolment deposit, a bank statement showing funding for the year (and an Affidavit of Support if sponsored) to obtain the I-20
The list of minimum admission scores also includes ACT 17 and SAT 920. Evaluations based on unofficial transcripts are accepted for admission, but official transcripts are required before enrolment. A $1,000 non-refundable tuition deposit is paid before arrival.
Non-native English speakers must submit an official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo report. Minimum scores:
- Undergraduate: TOEFL 65 (4 on the new 1-6 scale introduced on 21 January 2026), IELTS 6, Duolingo 95
- Graduate: TOEFL 65 (4 on the new scale), IELTS 6, Duolingo 100
The requirement is waived for undergraduates transferring from a U.S. institution and for graduate applicants with bachelor's or master's coursework at an accredited U.S. institution.
According to the university, 96% of students receive financial aid, with an average award of $13,200. Federal and presidential work-study positions let students earn money toward tuition by working in campus departments. Course materials, including textbooks, are included in tuition.
Students live in women's and men's residence halls, with suites and apartments also available. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as housing applications arrive; international students should complete the forms at least two weeks before leaving home. Halls open for international students on their expected arrival date and close during the winter break, the first week of spring break and the summer. Housing and dining are included in the One Price Promise.