University of the Cumberlands, KY
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
66%
Tuition
$23,000
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#231-#300 in National Universities
Scholarships
Bert T. Combs Scholarship Program
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
2.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
Bert T. Combs Scholarship
The Bert T. Combs Scholarship Program is a grant designed to meet full-tuition (not room and board) costs. The grant makes up the difference between Federal, State, KEES and Merit monies. The qualifications are as follows:
To qualify, a student must:
Score a 18 or higher on the ACT
Have a cumulative 2.75 or higher high school or college GPA (transfer students are also eligible)
Must apply for, be eligible for and receive the Federal Pell Grant and the KTG and CAP Grants and KEES. Student must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2,000 or less
Must be a Kentucky resident
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
up to $15,250
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1350
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
Dean's Scholarship
Dean's Scholarships are available for first time Freshmen with outstanding college entrance exam scores. Eligibility is based on a student's ACT and/or SAT score, and high school GPA. To qualify, a student must score a 29 or higher on the ACT or a 1350 or higher on the SAT (CR+M) and must have a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dean's Scholarships are up to $15,250 per year. Students must maintain a college GPA of 2.5 to receive the Dean?s Scholarship each year. There is no application. The scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.
Kentucky Governor's Scholar
Type
Automatic
Amount
up to $15,250
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
Kentucky Governor's Scholar
First-time Freshmen who graduated from the Governor's Scholars program are eligible for a Dean's scholarship of up to $15,250. There is no application. The scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
up to full tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1450
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
Presidential Scholarship
Presidential Scholarships are available for first time Freshmen with outstanding college entrance exam scores. Eligibility is based on a student's ACT and/or SAT score, and high school GPA. To qualify, a student must score a 32 or higher on the ACT or a 1450 or higher on the SAT (CR+M) and must have a 3.5 or higher GPA. Presidential Scholarships are up to full tuition per year. Students must maintain a college GPA of 2.5 to receive the Presidential Scholarship each year. There is no application. The scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.
Founder's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
up to $12,750
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
940
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
Founder's Scholarship
The Founder?s Scholarship is available for first time Freshmen based on college entrance exam scores. Eligibility is based on a student's ACT and/or SAT score, and high school GPA. To qualify, a student must score an 18 or higher on the ACT or a 940 or higher on the SAT (CR+M) and must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Founder?s Scholarships are up to $12,750 per year. There is no application. The scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA
Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
A Merit Scholarship is a type of financial aid given to deserving students without regard to issues of financial need. These scholarships are given to beginning full-time freshmen based on ACT and/or SAT scores and high school GPA.
Rogers Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
up to $12,750
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
First-time Freshmen students who were selected as Rogers Scholars and who scored a 24 or higher ACT and have a 3.4 or higher GPA are eligible for the Rogers Scholars scholarship of up to $12,750 per year. There is no application. The scholarship will automatically be awarded once the student has been accepted and completed the FAFSA.
Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Critical Reading - 420-530 range of middle 50%; SAT Writing - 410-490 range of middle 50%
Description
Music Performance Scholarships
Music Scholarships are available to students who plan to major in music. Scholarship amounts vary and are based upon the successful completion of an audition. Scholarships are awarded annually as long as the student remains a music major. For more information about the audition process, contact Dr. Jeff Smoak, Music Department Chair
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