What’s included in your tuition at University of the Cumberlands? Everything!
We just announced our new One Price Promise tuition model for online & graduate students that includes 📕 textbooks while excluding all the fees.
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One Big Give is only a week away! At Cumberlands, we don't focus on the what, but on the what for. Make an impact for Cumberlands during our One Big Give on November 3.
At University of the Cumberlands, Ana Muse ’26 turned what she was learning into real-world marketing experience before graduation.
It started with one email. Ana’s initiative led to a marketing and communications internship with the City of Somerset, which opened the door to two additional roles with Somerset Candle Co. and Triple Edge Creative.
With support from Cumberlands faculty and staff, Ana was also able to earn academic credit for her internship while building skills in social media management, content strategy, brand research, and project management.
Her experience shows how Cumberlands students can combine classroom learning, internships, professional connections, and personal initiative to prepare for what comes next.
Read more about Ana's story at ucumberlands.edu/stories/how…
Between all the dancing and some seriously brave attempts at riding the mechanical bull, Hoco Hoedown was quite the ride. Some of us might still be recovering from that bull ride... especially Pete
University of the Cumberlands’ online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) has been ranked among the top 10 programs in the nation by Forbes Advisor for the second consecutive year.
Evaluated on factors including affordability, student outcomes, student experience, and credibility, Cumberlands stood out as the most affordable DBA program included in the 2026 ranking.
With an accredited online format designed for working professionals, Cumberlands’ DBA combines advanced study in business strategy, leadership, research, and organizational decision-making with the flexibility to keep moving forward professionally.
Learn more about our DBA program at ucumberlands.edu/news/cumber…
University of the Cumberlands was recently ranked No. 1 in Kentucky and No. 4 nationally among Washington Monthly's Best Colleges for Rural America.
At Cumberlands, students can access an affordable education close to home while finding the quality and support they need to reach their goals.
For students like Eli Dunn of nearby Corbin, Kentucky, those things matter. Affordability helped make Cumberlands the right choice for him, and now he's studying elementary education and preparing to become a teacher, a profession Washington Monthly identifies as being in high demand in rural communities.
For more than 135 years, Cumberlands has been creating opportunities like these for students in rural Appalachia.
Read why Cumberlands ranks among the nation's best colleges for rural America: ucumberlands.edu/news/univer…
As the weather is cooling down, campus is finally starting to look like fall 🍁🍂
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Can you earn a Master’s in Healthcare Administration while working full-time?
For working healthcare professionals, an online MHA can provide the flexibility to advance their education without stepping away from their careers. University of the Cumberlands’ 100 percent online Master of Science in Healthcare Administration combines asynchronous coursework with eight-week bi-terms designed to fit around existing responsibilities.
From balancing work and graduate school to affordability, coursework, student support, and career relevance, explore what working professionals should consider when deciding whether an online MHA is the right next step.
Read more in the comments below.
Learn more about working full-time while getting a MHA degree at ucumberlands.edu/blog/can-yo…
Congratulations to University of the Cumberlands graduate Dr. Saika Anumula on receiving the 2026 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award from the International Universal Innovators Leadership Awards (IUILA).
Dr. Anumula, a graduate of Cumberlands' Ph.D. in Information Technology program, earned international recognition for her dissertation, "Navigating the Complexities and Challenges of AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance."
Her award-winning research explores how organizations can successfully implement artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, helping cloud service providers overcome governance, compliance, and operational challenges while adopting AI responsibly.
Learn more about Dr. Anumula's award at: ucumberlands.edu/stories/uni…
University of the Cumberlands adjunct professor Dr. Elyson De La Cruz has been named one of the Top 10 Information Security Professionals by the global OnCon Icon Awards.
As a cybersecurity leader and Chief Information Security Officer, De La Cruz brings current industry knowledge, real-world experience, and leadership insights directly into the classroom, helping Cumberlands students prepare for careers in cybersecurity, information security, and technology leadership.
His recognition highlights the value of learning from faculty who are actively shaping the industries they teach.
Read more about Dr. Elyson De La Cruz: ucumberlands.edu/stories/cum…
Fall Awakening is bringing students together for three nights of worship, fellowship, and faith! We have loved hearing from guest speaker Trip Lee and seeing our students come together.
Tonight is the final night, so don't miss out! Join us at 8 p.m. in Gatliff Chapel!
Future and current Patriots: The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open!
Filing your FAFSA is an important step in exploring your financial aid opportunities at University of the Cumberlands. Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Create your StudentAid.gov account (FSA ID) if you don’t already have one.
2️⃣ Visit StudentAid.gov and start the 2027-2028 FAFSA form.
3️⃣ Invite your contributor(s), if required. This could include a parent, spouse, or other required contributor who will provide information for your application.
4️⃣ Complete your information and provide consent for the FAFSA to access required federal tax information.
5️⃣ Add Cumberlands using our Federal School Code: 001962
6️⃣ Review, sign, and submit! Then, keep an eye on your FAFSA status and respond to any requests for additional information.
Don’t wait to file! Some types of financial aid are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may run out before all eligible students are funded. Submitting your FAFSA early gives you the best opportunity to receive all the aid for which you qualify.



























