by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a FHU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how FHU measures up.
FHU is ranked #1,833 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A- (top 20% for value). Within Tennessee, it ranks #37 of 67 for value.
These FHU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | #12 of 45 |
| Biblical Studies | #12 of 45 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #12 of 45 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | #13 of 94 |
| Photography / Film Studies | #89 of 205 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #147 of 252 |
| Secondary Education | #235 of 404 |
| Teacher Education | #235 of 404 |
| Marketing | #314 of 534 |
| Fine Arts | #318 of 499 |
Below is the detailed FHU value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Freed-Hardeman University is ranked #17 out of #70 in Tennessee for quality and #37 out of #67 for Tennessee value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the FHU financial aid page to be sure.
Freed-Hardeman University is ranked #1,833 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Freed-Hardeman University is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at FHU costs about $22,074. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $88,297 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $38,252 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,574 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,074 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $88,297 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the FHU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a FHU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $153,008 | — | — |
| All Students | $88,297 | #1,833 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $86,296 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $153,008 | — | — |
| All Students | $88,297 | #37 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $86,296 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at FHU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,478 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,267 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,533 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,611 |
| Over $110K | $23,201 |
About 97% of FHU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,551 per year. Get more details on the FHU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average FHU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.