| the Cumberlands vs. Asbury |
#316 in National Universities #12 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #39 in Federal Region IV Universities #15 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,875 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$33,640 |
| cheaper$3,195 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,700 |
| Less$9,982 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,738 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier98.81% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.40% |
| Favorable33.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.15% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,120 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,100 |
| Larger7,612 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,789 |
| Larger14,508 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller311 |
| Larger13,667 | Online Student Population | Smaller662 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower50% | Graduate Rate | Higher65% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,120) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,510) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,286 | Number of faculty | 183 |
| Lower$59,096 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$66,262 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.