Our One Price Promise
No hidden fees. No fine print. No kidding.
We understand that choosing the right college isn't an easy task; there are many factors to consider, from student life to academics to finances. At the end of the day, you need a college education you can afford. Many colleges are quick to tell you their tuition costs, but they neglect to mention all the hidden fees that are a true reflection of the full cost of college. Not us.
You can forget about paying for laundry, parking, recreation fees, and textbooks; it's all covered at Cumberlands. Our sticker price is what you pay, period.
We believe you should be able to afford an education, learn in a quality academic setting, and have your needs put first, without all the fine print. That's why our main focus is on one thing: You. That's the Cumberlands Commitment.
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What's included in your tuition? Everything.
At Cumberlands we empower you to learn on your own terms, at your own pace, with zero fine print, exceptions, or funny business. One focus: You. One price for everything, all included, even books. Why? Because that's Cumberlands' One Price Promise.
ONE PRICE PROMISE
$19,175
or less*
*Without Housing $9,875
ONE PRICE PROMISE
$220
per credit hour
ONE PRICE PROMISE
$355
per credit hour*
*average program cost
ONE PRICE PROMISE
$549
per credit hour*
*doctoral $749/credit hour
By the Numbers
$13.2K
96%
1 in 4
Lowest
麻豆传媒 Commitment
It all started with us cutting tuition by 57%. Today, the Cumberlands Commitment has been expanded to address affordability for all students by cutting dependency on federal loans.
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Always Supported
Sure, we have plenty of free support on campus for academics, counseling, and more. But before you get here, explore all the ways we can help you financially.
One Price Promise Textbooks
Every student gets free textbooks. No fine print. That's part of our our One Price Promise here at Cumberlands.Calculate Your Cost
With our One Price Promise, cost isn't complicated. What you see is what it costs, period.Applying for Aid
Already know you'll need financial aid? Let's get the process started.Types of Financial Aid
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Tuition Comparison Worksheet
Most colleges are quick to tell you their tuition cost, but that is rarely reflective of the full cost of college. Use this worksheet to compare cost of attendance here with other schools you're considering.
Making education affordable for all.
We know cost is a big factor in choosing a college. You need to be wise with your finances. That's why Cumberlands does all we can to make your experience as affordable as possible.
Save up to $25,000 per year.
Save up to $25,000 per year.
Total cost at Cumberlands, a private university, is $3,800 less than the average public college in Kentucky and a whopping $25,000 less than the average Kentucky private school.
Opportunities for Reinvestment
Opportunities for Reinvestment
You could have spent hundreds of dollars a year on textbooks. Instead, at Cumberlands, you have the freedom to invest that money elsewhere. We include textbooks in our tuition.
Highest Social Mobility in KY
Highest Social Mobility in KY
Social mobility is when someone who was in a lower socio-economic "class" is able to make their way into a higher class. It's hard to do that when you're weighed down with college debt. Thanks to Cumberlands' affordability, our students have the highest rate of social mobility of any school in Kentucky.
What鈥檚 included in your tuition? Everything.
What鈥檚 included in your tuition? Everything.
And we mean everything: laundry, parking, recreation, WiFi, tutoring, counseling, and textbooks. No hidden fees or fine print, no carrying quarters with you to the laundry room. It's all covered at Cumberlands.
Quality Education with Less Debt
Quality Education with Less Debt
A college education that grows you socially while giving you the knowledge and skills to prepare you for a successful career 鈥 that's a worthy investment. But you shouldn't be weighed down for years with debt to get it. According to U.S. News & World Report, Cumberlands students report the lowest student loan debt of any college in Kentucky.
Earn money for hands-on training during college.
Earn money for hands-on training during college.
We offer both federal and presidential work-study options, meaning you can get hands-on workforce training in a variety of departments across campus while earning money to put toward your tuition. Getting trained in a job you love while simultaneously paying for college? Sort of a win-win.
Cost of Attendance Guidelines
The cost of attendance (COA) is the cornerstone of establishing a student鈥檚 financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive.
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One Price Promise FAQs
Absolutely. Students can transfer a percentage of their coursework to Cumberlands (75 percent for undergraduate students and 33 percent for graduate students). We can provide every student with a free transfer credit evaluation in order to let you know what credits will be applied to your degree, how long it will take to earn your degree and how much tuition will cost over that period.
The Prior Learning Program allows students to gain credit for their professional and educational experiences that apply to their current coursework.聽 There are three pathways of Prior Learning credit that students can pursue including passing a knowledge exam, providing proof of experiential credit or providing certification that aligns with prior coursework.聽
If you are interested in pursuing Prior Learning:
- Complete this聽to see how you might earn Prior Learning credits.聽
- Discuss it with your Student Success Coordinator聽to see if there are opportunities within your degree plan.聽聽
- If you are a current student and if you are ready to apply, please review these聽聽for completing the form and the application can be found through UC One and selecting 鈥溾 then selecting 鈥淧rior Learning Request鈥 on the Report Type drop-down.
Prior Learning Program Contact:聽priorlearning [at] ucumberlands.edu (priorlearning[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)
Every student enrolled at Cumberlands gets full access to The Learning Commons - our dedicated academic resource center. The Learning Commons provides various services and events like peer study groups, one-on-one tutoring, workshops covering specific topics and skills, and a toolbox of resources that can support students succeed both in the classroom and the whole University experience! The Grover M. Hermann Library also offers an immense amount of physical and digital resources inside a $7.5 million learning center available to all students.
Students at 麻豆传媒 can earn certificates in a number of courses that help to display mastery of certain skills beyond the classroom. Some of our graduate programs also offer abbreviated certificate programs that stand alone or can be used to launch into full masters programs.
At 麻豆传媒, we strive to help make an education affordable. even with our One Price Promise tuition guarantee, many students are still eligible for scholarships. We offer a number of scholarships that are available to full-time undergraduate students and are renewable for up to 4 years. Scholarship amounts range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. Students may qualify for only one scholarship in the academic category. We also provide resources for external scholarships that may help students financially throughout their collegiate experience.
Yes. Cumberlands partners with Barnes & Noble to provide all students with textbooks and, in some cases, other required course materials, free of charge through our One Price Promise initiative. Students will have access to materials on the first day of class and can return them at the end of the semester. Students wanting to keep their textbooks can do so by purchasing the textbooks directly from Barnes & Noble.
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Absolutely not. Out-of-state students interested in attending 麻豆传媒 pay exactly the same tuition rate as in-state students. It doesn't matter if you take classes on-campus or online, you will not pay more for tuition. Out-of-state students also recieve all the other benefits in-state students do like free textbooks, free parking and free access to tutoring and academic resources.
Your Financial Aid Team
The financial aid process for college doesn't have to be confusing. We're always here to help!
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