Measure | Difficulty | |
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Admission Standards | Easy | |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
The acceptance rate at Cumberland College is 81%. It ranks #18 in Kentucky for lowest rate of acceptance. University of the Cumberlands is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,966 out of 2,414 applicants were admitted.
The school has easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 64 percent (SAT 930/1140 ACT 19/24). University of the Cumberlands typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Cumberland College application fee is $30 and applications are due by Jun 1.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of the Cumberlands. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 90% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 25th | 460 |
SAT Math 25th | 470 |
SAT Composite 25th | 930 |
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
SAT Math 75th | 570 |
SAT Composite 75th | 1140 |
Average SAT Score | 1040 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of the Cumberlands?
University of the Cumberlands typically prefers applicants to be in the top 73 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 930 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 820. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. Cumberland College ranks #14 in Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score. 15 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classSAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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1140 and Above | Good | >88% |
1035 to 1140 | Avg + | 81%-88% |
930 to 1035 | Avg - | 71%-81% |
825 to 930 | Reach | 60%-71% |
Less than 825 | Low | <60% |
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 25th | 17 |
ACT Math 25th | 17 |
ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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ACT Reading 75th | 24 |
ACT Math 75th | 23 |
ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
Average ACT Score | 21 |
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Cumberland College?
Admission data indicates that Cumberland College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #12 in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of the Cumberlands.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
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24 and Above | Good | >89% |
21 to 24 | Avg + | 81%-89% |
19 to 21 | Avg - | 74%-81% |
17 to 19 | Reach | 65%-74% |
Less than 17 | Low | <65% |
What GPA do you need to get into University of the Cumberlands?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Cumberland College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of the Cumberlands was 3.47 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Kentucky for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.47 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Cumberland College accepts 81% of all applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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72% of University of the Cumberlands freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 15% |
Top 25% of class | 42% |
Top 50% of class | 72% |
Women | Men | Total | |
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Applied | 1,399 | 1,015 | 2,414 |
Accepted | 1,165 | 801 | 1,966 |
Acceptance Rate | 83% | 79% | 81% |
Enrolled | 339 | 310 | 649 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 29% | 39% | 33% |
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jun 1, 2022.
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of the Cumberlands is $30.
What are the requirements for admission to University of the Cumberlands and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Considered but not required |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
Recommendations | Considered but not required |
Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156541 IPEDS survey data for University of the Cumberlands.
15% of students submit their SAT scores to Cumberland College. 90% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
81% of those who apply are granted admission to Cumberland College. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1140. 15% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 90% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.