University of the Cumberlands 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,875

Cost of attendance at University of the Cumberlands in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,875

Cost of attendance at University of the Cumberlands in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of the Cumberlands was $13,631. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands net price calculator

$13,631

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average	$12,742
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of University of the Cumberlands for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,631	$133	$12,137	$13,036	$14,963	$18,465	$18,532
2021	$13,764	$2,576 (16%)	$11,477	$11,939	$13,547	$16,147	$17,694
2020	$16,340	$1,248 (7%)	$14,993	$15,634	$14,763	$19,300	$20,100
2019	$17,588	$1,624 (8%)	$17,330	$16,340	$17,505	$18,624	$20,712
2018	$19,212	$1,593 (9%)	$18,074	$16,016	$20,295	$22,069	$22,302
2017	$17,619	$1,154 (6%)	$16,560	$13,471	$18,716	$20,611	$20,962
2016	$18,773	$1,709 (10%)	$17,267	$16,697	$19,456	$21,036	$21,536
2015	$17,064	$33	$15,521	$16,263	$16,651	$19,730	$20,390
2014	$17,097	--	$15,067	$16,186	$17,013	$21,125	$21,778

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of the Cumberlands's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,929	No change	$9,875	$18,054	-
2021	$27,929	$2,310 (9%)	$9,875	$18,054	-
2020	$25,619	$11,712 (31%)	$9,875	$14,344	$1,400
2019	$37,331	No change	$23,000	$12,931	$1,400
2018	$37,331	$881 (2%)	$23,000	$12,931	$1,400
2017	$36,450	$1,000 (3%)	$23,000	$12,250	$1,200
2016	$35,450	$400 (1%)	$22,000	$12,250	$1,200
2015	$35,050	$1,800 (5%)	$21,600	$12,250	$1,200
2014	$33,250	$1,800 (6%)	$20,000	$12,250	$1,000
2013	$31,450	--	$19,000	$11,450	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at University of the Cumberlands? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,300 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at University of the Cumberlands is $1,033 per month.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, University of the Cumberlands estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,709

If living off-campus, with family: $9,414

If living off-campus, not with family: $9,414
How much is University of the Cumberlands application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: University of the Cumberlands offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of the Cumberlands cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$335	$315
For out-of-state students	$335	$315

Housing and Meal

**University of the Cumberlands requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of the Cumberlands for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,300	0	1,448
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,300	19	1,461
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,300	19	1,408
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,000	19	1,263
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,000	19	1,274
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,000	19	1,274
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,000	19	1,258

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of the Cumberlands during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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