Cumberland University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,412

Cost of attendance at Cumberland University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,412

Cost of attendance at Cumberland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Cumberland University was $28,459. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Cumberland University

Cumberland University net price calculator

$28,459

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Cumberland University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$28,459	$1,388 (5%)	$23,437	$24,474	$29,421	$30,657	$26,291
2021	$27,071	$284 (1%)	$22,314	$23,723	$28,937	$27,537	$23,265
2020	$26,787	$1,999 (8%)	$21,979	$23,701	$28,079	$27,701	$22,533
2019	$24,788	$1,613 (7%)	$18,355	$20,833	$25,665	$24,306	$24,580
2018	$23,175	$2,422 (12%)	$17,344	$20,144	$23,498	$24,774	$25,161
2017	$20,753	$3,635 (21%)	$15,287	$20,720	$22,611	$21,477	$22,856
2016	$17,118	$1,019 (6%)	$13,925	$17,008	$18,516	$18,898	$20,719
2015	$18,137	$990 (6%)	$16,600	$16,251	$16,924	$19,781	$24,067
2014	$17,147	--	$14,833	$13,260	$18,718	$19,350	$19,927

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Cumberland University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$43,022	$986 (2%)	$25,412	$16,110	$1,500
2021	$42,036	$1,566 (4%)	$25,386	$15,150	$1,500
2020	$40,470	$1,240 (3%)	$24,000	$14,970	$1,500
2019	$39,230	$1,770 (5%)	$22,890	$14,840	$1,500
2018	$37,460	$720 (2%)	$21,810	$14,250	$1,400
2017	$36,740	$130	$21,210	$14,130	$1,400
2016	$36,610	$1,140 (3%)	$21,210	$14,000	$1,400
2015	$35,470	$110	$20,200	$13,870	$1,400
2014	$35,360	$410 (1%)	$20,200	$13,760	$1,400
2013	$34,950	--	$20,200	$13,350	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Cumberland University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Cumberland University is $1,000 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Cumberland University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Cumberland University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $6,180

If living off-campus, with family: $13,030

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,940
How much is Cumberland University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Cumberland University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Cumberland University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,014	$625
For out-of-state students	$1,014	$625

Housing and Meal

**Cumberland University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Cumberland University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,000	19	551
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,850	19	551
2020	N/A	N/A	$8,600	19	551
2019	N/A	N/A	$8,600	19	558
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,350	19	544
2017	N/A	N/A	$7,950	19	526
2016	N/A	N/A	$7,550	19	525

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Cumberland University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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