ROTC at University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: University of the Cumberlands students join Army ROTC at Eastern Kentucky University.
Cross-town & partner options
University of the Cumberlands students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 69.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at University of the Cumberlands in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 52 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women22%
- Men79%
- White72%
- Black14%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 99% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $9,875 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,875 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from University of the Cumberlands. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
University of the Cumberlands has 6,941 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: University of the Cumberlands takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at University of the Cumberlands: FAQ
Does University of the Cumberlands have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: University of the Cumberlands students join Army ROTC at Eastern Kentucky University.
Which ROTC branches can University of the Cumberlands students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Eastern Kentucky University, 70 mi).
Is ROTC at University of the Cumberlands on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at University of the Cumberlands and train with the unit at Eastern Kentucky University.
School links and location
These links belong to University of the Cumberlands. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
ucumberlands.edu
- Admissions
ucumberlands.edu
- Apply
ucumberlands.edu
- Financial aid
ucumberlands.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Williamsburg, KY 40769
IPEDS UNITID: 156541
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