2022-2023 Catalog

Tuition and Fees 2022-2023

Cumberland University is a nurturing academic community. All undergraduate students receive a high degree of attention as well as significant scholarships and grants to ensure an outstanding student experience and success.

 

Tuition - Undergraduate
Undergraduate tuition full-time rate (12-18 hours) per semester
$12,600
Undergraduate tuition rate per hour (if taking less than full time or more than full time)
$1,050
Undergraduate RN to BSN online - per hour
$550
Tuition - Graduate
Graduate tuition rate - per hour
$650
Tuition - TN Promise

Cumberland University participates in the TN Promise program and accepts tuition at the state rate for
students seeking an Associate degree under this program.

Tuition - Phoenix Promise
Cumberland University will select certain students to participate in this program to achieve a
Baccalaureate degree at no tuition for the entire four years.
Room and Board
Edward Potter Residence Hall (double occupancy per semester)
$2,000
Justin Potter Residence Hall (double occupancy per semester)
$2,000
Horace H. Lurton Hall (single occupancy per semester)
$3,000
Howell E. Jackson Hall (single occupancy per semester)
$3,000
South Hall Residence Hall (double occupancy per semester)
$2,500
     (Private room additional charge - per semester if available)
$1,000
Shared private home (limited availability)
Call Housing
Meal Plan - 19 meals per week per semester (mandatory)
$2,700
Commuter meal plan (30-285 meal block) see https://charlie.cumberland.edu/CUNet/BlockMealPlan.html
Application Fees
Undergraduate
$25
International
$100
Graduate
$50
Undergraduate General Access Fees
Full time (12-18 hours) per semester
$600
Part time (11 hours or less) per semester
$375
Other Fees
New student fee - undergraduate (one time fee)
$100
International student fee - per semester
$100
Additional fees required by course (non-refundable)
see Catalog
Late registration fee for ALL students
$200
Directed study fee - per course
$300
Student teaching fee (non-refundable)
$300
Return payment fee
$25
Graduation fee - Associate
$200
Graduation fee - Baccalaureate
$275
Graduation fee - Master
$350
Graduate program service fee
see Catalog
Housing Fee - non-refundable (first-time residents)
$250

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 reach $600 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)

Academic transcripts
$6.00 and up
Student teaching placements requiring remote supervisors
$800.00
Lost mailbox key
$25.00
Conversion credit (per hour)
$65.00
Auditing fee
50% of tuition
Challenge exam
$75.00
Experiential credit
$75.00 processing fee and $75/credit hour if credit is awarded

*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/office-of-the-registrar/academic-forms/