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Also known as: Williamsburg Institute, Cumberland College, UC
Private Nonprofit school in Williamsburg, Kentucky, United States of America
Founded in 1888 as the Williamsburg Institute and later renamed Cumberland College before becoming University of the Cumberlands in 2005, UC enrolls over 22,000 students with 7,612 undergraduates and 14,508 graduate students. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the university comprises four colleges offering approximately 45 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate and doctoral programs in education, business, psychology, nursing, and Christian studies. The rural Williamsburg campus spans nearly 100 acres, features historic Roburn Hall and the Edward L. Hutton School of Business, and maintains a 16:1 student‑faculty ratio. UC also operates a Northern Kentucky campus in Florence for clinical psychology and lifelong learning programs.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
University of the Cumberlands offers a test-optional application process: prospective students may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their admissions packet. Applicants who opt out of standardized testing are evaluated on GPA, coursework, essays, recommendations, and extracurricular involvement in a holistic review. SAT/ACT submissions can strengthen applications for scholarships and program entry but are not mandatory. English proficiency for international applicants may be demonstrated via SAT Reading, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
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