University of the Cumberlands
Admissions
Interested in attending University of the Cumberlands?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of the Cumberlands, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of the Cumberlands?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cumberlands accepted 71% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,326 people applied and 1,663 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of the Cumberlands:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 38% ended up enrolling at University of the Cumberlands, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of the Cumberlands by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Cumberlands considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of the Cumberlands?
Grades
15% of freshmen who attended Cumberlands were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Cumberlands is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of the Cumberlands. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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