Tuition and Fees 2017-2018

Cumberland University is a private, independent, not-for-profit institution of higher education. The cost of an education at Cumberland University compares with that of peer private colleges in the South. This is made affordable by substantial gifts to the operating fund by alumni and friends of the University.

Cumberland University Tuition, Room and Board Schedule Fall 2017 – Spring 2018

Schedule of Fees	Semester
Full-time Undergraduate Tuition	$10,380.00
Hourly Rate Undergraduate Tuition if taking less than 12 or more than 18 hours	$865.00
Undergraduate RN to BSN online - per hour	$465.00
MSP Graduate Tuition - per hour $865 less tuition assistance $375	$490.00
MA, MAT, MBA, MED Graduate Tuition - per hour	$490.00
MAE, MBA (Online) Graduate Tuition - per hour	$490.00
MSN Graduate Tuition - per hour	$525.00
Tuition - Comstar Telecommunications Tower Technican - price per course-entire program range	$7,000-$15,575
Cumberland University has elected to participate in the TN Promise program and accepts tuition at the state rate for students seeking an Associate degree under this program.
General Access Fee: 1-4 hours	$155.00
General Access Fee: 5-11 hours	$315.00
General Access Fee: 12+ hours	$525.00
Edward Potter Residence Hall, Double Occupancy w/ 19 meal plan	$4,175.00
Justin Potter Residence Hall, Double Occupancy w/ 19 meals per week plan	$4,175.00
South Hall Residence Hall, Double Occupancy w/19 meals per week plan	$4,475.00
(Private Room additional charge per semester)	$550.00
Howell E. Jackson Hall (Single Occupancy w/19 meals per week plan)	$4,575.00
Horace H. Lurton Hall (Single occupancy w/19 meals per week plan)	$4,575.00
Commuter meal plan - 30 meal block	$265.00
Commuter meal plan - 45 meal block	$385.00
Commuter meal plan - 75 meal block	$605.00
Dining Dawg Dollars - Increments of $50	$50 Plus

By matriculating at Cumberland University, a student accepts all the University policies as well as any federal and state regulations regarding payment and refunds. Charges are recorded by the semester and students should come to registration prepared to pay all tuition and fees due the University. Registration will not be complete and students will not be eligible for University privileges: cannot attend class, cannot move into the residence halls or use meal plans, cannot use University facilities, and cannot participate in athletic activities until all fees are paid or appropriate arrangements for payment have been made in the Business Office. Therefore, financial planning for the entire school year is highly recommended. A student who registers assumes a financial obligation. Grade reports, transcripts, and diplomas are held until all balances are paid in full. The University expects that the student will comply in the timely payment of all charges. Personnel are available in the Office of Student Financial Services to assist with financial planning.

Third party students (those students whose tuition is paid by employers) must present, on company letterhead each semester, a statement of his/her company’s policy for payment of tuition and fees in order to register for the semester. Third party students must have no more than the prior semester’s balance outstanding in order to register for the current semester. Third party students must also sign a promissory note each semester stating he/she is responsible for payment in the event the employer does not pay for any reason. It is the responsibility of the student to comply with all employer requirements for the payment of tuition.

Other Fees (Non-Refundable)

Application fee (undergraduate)	$25.00
Application fee (graduate)	$50.00
Application fee for International Students	$50.00
Application fee for RN to BSN	$50.00
Application fee for Online students	$50.00
Late Registration fee *	$150.00
Freshman fee	$100.00
Graduation fee (undergraduate)	$200.00
Graduation fee (graduate)	$225.00
Academic Transcripts (cash, check, money order, or credit card)	$5.00 each
Directed study fee per course	$100.00
Student teaching placements requiring remote supervisors	$800.00
Student teaching fee	$300.00
Residence Hall security deposit **	$200.00
Residence Hall early move in fee	$25.00/day
Residence Hall application fee	$50.00
Lost Residence Hall key fee	$50.00
Lost Proximity Card	$25.00
Lost Mailbox key	$25.00
Replacement student ID	$25.00
Invalid Parking Permit: First	$25.00
Subsequent Invalid Parking Permit	$50.00
Failure to Obtain Parking Permit	$100.00
Parking Violations	$25.00-$50.00
Returned check fee	$25.00
Failure to attend mandatory Residence Hall Meeting	$25.00
International Student Fee (per semester)	$75.00
Conversion Credit Per Hour	$65.00
Auditing Fee	50% of Tuition
Music Applied Lesson Fee (undergraduate per hour)	$150.00
Music Applied Lesson Fee (graduate per hour)	$200.00
Additional fees required by course	See course catalog
Challenge Exam	$75.00
Experiential Credit	$75.00 processing fee, and $75/credit hour if credit is awarded

Books and supplies are additional out-of-pocket expenses. Therefore, students must be prepared to purchase books and supplies. These expenses should not be included with payment for tuition and other related expenses. Such expenses may range from $300 to $800 per semester, depending on a student's major and class load.

*The late registration fee is charged for all students who register/pay after the published last date per semester to pay fees.

**Residence Hall damage deposit is refundable provided the student has no unpaid balance to Cumberland University, has not caused any damage to the University Residence Halls, has no outstanding conduct actions, and has officially checked out as determined by the Head Residents or Director of Residence Life.

The University reserves the right to add/or change fees. Fees, per semester, will be published in the Cumberland University Register. www.cumberland.edu/student-resources