University of the Cumberlands

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of the Cumberlands?

For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,875 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with no separately reported required undergraduate fees. The reported annual room-and-board charge was $9,300. Together, those two published amounts total $19,175 before books, transportation, personal expenses, and any costs specific to a student's program or living arrangement.

Published charges are not the same as an individual student's cost after aid. For example, the reported average net price was $11,147 for students from families earning $48,000 or less, while it was $18,846 for those from families earning more than $110,000. Net price reflects costs after applicable grant and scholarship aid; those averages do not predict a particular offer.

Financial assistance may include federal grants and loans, state aid for eligible students, and institutional scholarships. Reporting indicates that 99% of students received some form of financial aid, while 68% had student loans. Because loans must generally be repaid, applicants should compare offers by separating grants and scholarships from borrowing. Filing the FAFSA and reviewing the university's current aid instructions are practical first steps; eligibility, deadlines, and the final bill depend on the student and program.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of the Cumberlands?

Student employment and Federal Work-Study are possible ways to earn money while enrolled, but they are not the same as a grant or an internship. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid for eligible students with an award and an available job; wages are earned through work rather than automatically deducted from tuition. Ordinary campus jobs may have different eligibility and funding rules.

Students should ask the financial aid office how work-study eligibility is determined and where open positions are posted. Those seeking career-related experience can also use the university's career services for individual or group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings, and job fairs. On-campus employer recruitment is reported as available to undergraduates. These services can support a search, but neither a campus job nor a postgraduation offer follows automatically from using them.