by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend University of the Cumberlands.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $9,300 in 2026. All in all, an on-campus student at University of the Cumberlands budgeted around $23,465 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at University of the Cumberlands.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,497 | $21,640 |
| — Housing | $9,300 | |
| — Meals | $7,197 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $6,968 | $7,929 |
| Total | $23,465 | $29,569 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $99,488 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at University of the Cumberlands.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,010 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,010 |
| One Year Ago | $16,268 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,497 |
| One Year From Now * | $17,041 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,604 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,185 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,786 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.3% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $24,009 for room, board and essentials in year one.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $25,754 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $24,572 in their second and final year.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $99,488 for a four-year degree, versus about $48,581 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,639 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |