Tuition and Fees 2019-2020
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.
Cost estimate for a freshman undergraduate student living on campus
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Per Semester
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Per Year
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Tuition (full-time)
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$11,475 |
$22,950 |
Access fee (full-time)
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$525 |
$1,050 |
Room and Dining Hall - 19 meals per week (E. Potter, J. Potter, double)
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$4,300 |
$8,600 |
Freshman fee (one-time fee)
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$100 |
$100 |
Total (double occupancy, does not include text books, etc.)
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$16,400 |
$32,700 |
Fees for Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Summer 2020
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Tuition - Undergraduate
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Undergraduate tuition full-time rate (12-18 hours) - per semester
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$11,475
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Undergraduate tuition rate - per hour (if taking less than full-time or more than full-time)
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$956.25 |
Undergraduate Rn to BSN online - per hour
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$515 |
Tuition - Graduate
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Graduate tuition rate - per hour - MSP - $956.25 - $406.25 tuition assistance = Net cost to student
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$550 |
Graduate tuition rate - per hour - MA, MAE, MAT, MED, MBA, MSES, MSN
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$550 |
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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Tuition - Certificate Program
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Tuition - ComStar Telecommunications Basic Tower and Site
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$5,800 |
Room and Board
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Edward Potter Residence Hall (Double occupancy and Dining Hall 19 meals per week) per semester
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$4,300 |
Justin Potter Residence Hall (Double occupancy and Dining Hall 19 meals per week) per semester
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$4,300 |
Howell E. Jackson Hall (Single occupancy and Dining Hall 19 meals per week) per semester
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$4,805 |
Horace H. Lurton Hall (Single occupancy and Dining Hall 19 meals per week) per semester
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$4,805 |
South Hall Residence Hall (Double occupancy and Dining Hall 19 meals per week) per semester
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$4,700 |
(private room additional charge - per semester based on availability)
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$550 |
Residence Hall application fee
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$50 |
Residence Hall security deposit - required before move-in
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$200 |
Failure to attend mandatory Residence Hall meeting
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$25 |
Lost residence hall key
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$50 |
Lost proximity card (South Hall) or Lost student ID card
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$25 |
Commuter meal plan (30-285 meal block) see https://charlie.cumberland.edu/CUnet/BlockMealPlan.html
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Dining Dollars - increments of $50
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$50 plus
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Application Fees
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| Undergraduate |
$25 |
CU Online
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$50 |
| International |
$50 |
| Graduate |
$50 |
General Access Fees
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Full-time (12-18 hours) - per semester
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$525 |
5-11 hours - per semester
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$315 |
1-4 hours - per semester
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$155 |
Other Fees
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Freshman fee
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$100 |
International student fee - per semester
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$75 |
Graduate program service fee - per course (excludes MSP and MED)
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$30 |
Additional fees required by course
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see Catalog
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Late registration fee for ALL students
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$150 |
Directed study fee - per course
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$300 |
Student teaching fee
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$300 |
Return check fee
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$25 |
Graduation fee - undergraduate
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$200 |
Graduation fee - graduate
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$225 |
Parking Fines
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Invalid parking permit - first ticket
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$25 |
Invalid parking permit - subsequent ticket
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$50 |
Failure to obtain parking permit
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$100 |
Parking violations
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$25-50 |
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 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)
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| 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
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$25.00/day |
Lost Mailbox key
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$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
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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/