CU Housing Costs

$6,860 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$5,940 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,200 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$5,340 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at CU?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Cumberland University.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at CU

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,860 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,940. All in all, a typical on-campus student at Cumberland University spent approximately $23,720 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Cumberland University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,180	$17,520
— Housing	$6,860
— Meals	$5,940
Other Living Expenses	$5,340	$5,760
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$23,720	$24,480

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $102,809

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

The projected four-year total comes to about $102,809 for living costs.

Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Cumberland University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$15,170
Two Years Ago	$14,780
One Year Ago	$15,700
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,180
One Year From Now *	$17,938
Two Years From Now *	$18,731
Three Years From Now *	$19,558
Four Years From Now *	$20,422

* estimated

On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 4.4% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $24,478 in their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $26,962 in year four — and a two-year student about $25,271 for the last year of an associate degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $102,809 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $49,749 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at CU

Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.