Tuition and Fees 2021-2022
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.
Tuition - Undergraduate
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Undergraduate tuition full-time rate (12-18 hours) per semester
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$12,168.00
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Undergraduate tuition rate per hour (if taking less than full time or more than full time)
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$1,014.00
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RN to BSN tuition (per hour)
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$540.00
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Tuition - Graduate
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MSP tuition rate per hour - $1,014.00 - less $429 tuition assistance = net cost
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$585.00
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Graduate tutition rate - per hour (all graduate programs except MSP)
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$585.00
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Tuition - Certificate Program
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Tuition - Comstar Telecommunications Tower Technician I - price/course program range
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$5,800.00
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Tuition - TN Promise
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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.
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Room and Board
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Edward Potter Residence Hall (double occupancy and dining hall 19 meals/week)
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$4,425.00
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Justin Potter Residence Hall (double occupancy and dining hall 19 meals/week)
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$4,425.00
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Horace H. Lurton Hall (single occupancy and dining hall 19 meals/week)
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$4,950.00
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Howell E. Jackson Hall (single occupancy and dining hall 19 meals/week)
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$4,950.00
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South Hall Residence Hall (double occupancy and dining hall 19 meals/week)
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$4,900.00
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(Private room additional charge - per semester)
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$550.00
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Residence hall application fee
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$50.00
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Residence hall security deposit - required before move in
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$200.00
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Failure to attend mandatory residence hall meeting
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$25.00
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Lost residence hall key
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$50.00
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Lost proximity card (South Hall) or Lost student ID
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$25.00
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Commuter meal plan (30-285 meal block) see https://charlie.cumberland.edu/CUNet/BlockMealPlan.html
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Dining Phoenix Dollars - increments of $50
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$50.00 plus
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Application Fees
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Undergraduate
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$25.00
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Undergraduate online
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$50.00
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International
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$50.00
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Graduate
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$50.00
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General Access Fees
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Full time (12-18 hours) per semester
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$525.00
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5-11 hours per semester
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$315.00
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1-4 hours per semester
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$155.00
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Other Fees
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Freshmen fee
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$100.00
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International student fee - per semester
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$75.00
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Additional fees required by course (non-refundable)
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see Catalog
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Late registration fee for ALL students
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$150.00
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Directed study fee - per course
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$300.00
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Student teaching fee (non-refundable)
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$300.00
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Return payment fee
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$25.00
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Graduation fee - undergraduate
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$200.00
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Graduation fee - graduate
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$225.00
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Graduate program service fee (excludes MSP and MEd)
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$30.00/course
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Parking Fines (Non-refundable)
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Invalid parking permit - first ticket
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$25.00
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Invalid parking permit - subsequent ticket
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$50.00
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Failure to obtain parking permit
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$100.00
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Parking violations
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$25.00-$50.00
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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 payments 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.
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 to 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 is available in the Office of Financial Aid 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)
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Academic transcripts
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$6.00 and up
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Student teaching placements requiring remote supervisors
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$800.00
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Residence Hall early move in fee
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$25.00/day
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Lost mailbox key
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$25.00
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Conversion credit (per hour)
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$65.00
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Auditing fee
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50% of tuition
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Challenge exam
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$75.00
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Experiential credit
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$75.00 processing fee and $75/credit hour if credit is awarded
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*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. https://www.cumberland.edu/student-life/forms-and-policies/