Tuition and Fees 2018-2019
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.
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)
| Academic Transcripts (cash, check, money order, or credit card) |
$6.00 + each
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| Student teaching placements requiring remote supervisors |
$800.00 |
| Student teaching fee |
$300.00 |
Residence Hall early move in fee
|
$25.00/day |
Lost Mailbox key
|
$25.00 |
| Replacement student ID |
$25.00 |
| Parking Violations |
$25.00-$50.00 |
| Conversion Credit Per Hour |
$65.00 |
| Auditing Fee |
50% of Tuition |
| Additional fees required by course |
See course catalog |
Challenge Exam
|
$75.00 |
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Experiential Credit
|
$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. www.cumberland.edu/student-resources