by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cumberlands degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cumberlands measures up.
Cumberlands is ranked #821 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Kentucky, it ranks #21 of 50 for value.
These Cumberlands majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | #3 of 22 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 22 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | #9 of 39 |
| General Human Services | #13 of 86 |
| Human Services | #13 of 86 |
| Public Administration | #13 of 86 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #22 of 252 |
| Teacher Education | #22 of 252 |
| General Business/Commerce | #30 of 243 |
| Physical Education | #32 of 264 |
Read the full Cumberlands value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of the Cumberlands is ranked #8 out of #54 in Kentucky for quality and #21 out of #50 for Kentucky value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Cumberlands financial aid page to be sure.
University of the Cumberlands is ranked #821 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of the Cumberlands is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cumberlands costs about $15,896. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $63,585 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $26,036 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,107 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,896 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $63,585 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Cumberlands net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Cumberlands costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cumberlands degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $104,144 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,585 | #821 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,428 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $104,144 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,585 | #21 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,428 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cumberlands shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,895 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,965 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,476 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,072 |
| Over $110K | $18,953 |
About 85% of Cumberlands undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,458 per year. Get more details on the Cumberlands financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Cumberlands net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.