by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Cumberland University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Cumberland University were $27,840 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees added up to $1,200; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 |
| Total | $27,840 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Cumberland University cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Cumberland University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Cumberland University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Cumberland University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Cumberland University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $24,336 |
| Two Years Ago | $25,200 |
| One Year Ago | $26,640 |
| Most Recent Year | $26,640 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at CU has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.11%, which puts the figure next year near $28,706.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $28,706 |
| In 2 Years | $29,599 |
| In 3 Years | $30,520 |
| In 4 Years | $31,470 |
| In 5 Years | $32,450 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $120,295.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Cumberland University, go to the Cumberland University Financial Aid page.
