University of the Cumberlands Acceptance Rate
Williamsburg, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,281
- Admitted
- 3,056
- Yield
- 21.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of the Cumberlands's acceptance rate has risen from 66.3% in 2014–15 to 71.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,322 to 4,281 (+84%) over that period.
Its 71.4% rate makes University of the Cumberlands more selective than about 60% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
University of the Cumberlands has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 21.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,322 | 1,539 | 66.3% | 405 |
| 2015–16 | 2,431 | 1,660 | 68.3% | 436 |
| 2016–17 | 2,269 | 1,608 | 70.9% | 419 |
| 2017–18 | 2,301 | 1,711 | 74.4% | 433 |
| 2018–19 | 2,348 | 1,721 | 73.3% | 467 |
| 2019–20 | 2,510 | 2,009 | 80% | 764 |
| 2020–21 | 2,414 | 1,966 | 81.4% | 649 |
| 2021–22 | 2,177 | 1,851 | 85% | 613 |
| 2022–23 | 2,314 | 1,921 | 83% | 640 |
| 2023–24 | 4,281 | 3,056 | 71.4% | 645 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,645 | 1,864 | 70.5% |
| Men | 1,619 | 1,180 | 72.9% |
| Unknown | 17 | 12 | 70.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of the compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of the Cumberlands's acceptance rate?
University of the Cumberlands's acceptance rate is 71.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,056 admitted of 4,281 applicants).
Is University of the Cumberlands test optional?
University of the Cumberlands is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of the Cumberlands?
University of the Cumberlands received 4,281 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,056.
Is University of the Cumberlands getting harder to get into?
University of the Cumberlands has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.3% in 2014–15 to 71.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ucumberlands.edu/.