University of the Cumberlands
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How strong are the academics at University of the Cumberlands?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Cumberlands has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of the Cumberlands has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Cumberlands' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of the Cumberlands:

65%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of the Cumberlands' most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

General Studies
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Human Services, General
50.6
83.48
116.36
149.24
182.12
215

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 166
  • Accounting 25
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 63
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 80
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Computer Teacher Education 0
  • Health Teacher Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, Other 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 32
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 43
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 215
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 57
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 126
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 78
  • Human Services, General 78
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 78
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious Education 28
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0

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