A quality college you can actually afford.

From banks to airlines to healthcare, even food delivery, hidden fees and extra costs are everywhere today, especially at one place they should never be: college campuses. And that big tuition number is only the beginning. There always seem to be added expenses for books, room and board, parking – the list goes on and on. Pretty soon, you’re taking a second job just to pay for those hidden costs of college.

Cumberlands’ One Price Promise frees you from the stress of worrying about extra costs and fees or how you’ll pay for everything, so you can focus on the most important thing: getting the most out of college, so you can get the most out of life. At Cumberlands, we don’t let anything get in the way of you and a high-quality, affordable education that puts you first. Our students are central to everything we do here.

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 everything is included in Cumberlands' One Price Promise.  

One focus: You. One price for everything you’ll ever need to succeed. That’s Cumberlands’ One Price Promise.

What's included in your tuition? Everything.

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.

Undergraduate Tuition

Undergraduate On-Campus
(Associate & Bachelor's)
Full-Time Per Year
Part-Time Per Credit Hour
Kentucky Resident$9,8751$335
Active Military/Veteran*$9,8751$335
Non-Resident$9,8751$335
International Student$9,8751$335
Room & Board$9,300 
Summer Tuition Rate $265
Dual Credit
 
Per Course
On-Campus Course $51
Online Course $147
1-Hour Lab Course $25
UCumberlands Online
(Associate & Bachelor's)
Rate Per Bi-Term**
Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate $220

Important: Tuition and/or fees are subject to approval/change by the University of the Cumberlands Board of Trustees. The new One Price Promise tuition rates were announced on April 4, 2023 and were immediately effective for students enrolling in the Summer 2023 Term (term begins May 8, 2023). 

1 The University charges in a block tuition rate for on-campus undergraduate students. The approximate credit hour rate of $329.17 is applicable when considering price per credit hour for full-time students taking 30 credit hours annually. 

*Be sure to contact your Educational Service Officer (ESO) or counselor within your military service branch prior to enrolling in courses that you wish to use TA for. 

University of the Cumberlands Cost of Attendance Information: 
Each student has a Cost of Attendance budget that determines the amount of financial aid you are allowed to receive. This budget includes both direct and indirect costs.

  • Direct costs are the charges you incur at the university. Because of our commitment to clarity and transparency, direct costs only include tuition and food and housing (for residents). 
  • Indirect costs are living expenses. These include transportation, food, and housing (for commuters and online students), and other miscellaneous expenses. You may be eligible for additional financial aid to cover these indirect costs. You can view these indirect costs here, or on your MyUC account. Please contact the Student Financial Center if you have any questions.

Graduate Tuition

Graduate - Master's2
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Online $355
Active Military/Veteran* $315
Graduate - Counseling Programs
(Clinical Mental Health & CES)
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Online $449
Graduate - Human Services Programs
(Addiction Studies)
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Online $449
Graduate - Master's Education Programs3
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Online $315
Active Military/Veteran* $275
Graduate - Physician Assistant Studies
Rate Per Semester
Per Credit Hour
Resident$12,500$774.37***
Graduate - Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rate Per Semester
Per Credit Hour
Resident $700
Graduate - Nursing
(Family Nurse Practitioner)
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Online $539
Graduate - Doctoral
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Business Online $549
Information Technology Online $549
Graduate - Doctoral
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
EdD Online $415
Leadership Online $415
Executive Programs
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Master's Programs $549
Doctoral Programs $749
Off-Campus Instructional Site - India
Rate Per Bi-Term
Per Credit Hour
Master's Programs $600

Important: Tuition and/or fees are subject to approval/change by the University of the Cumberlands Board of Trustees. The new One Price Promise tuition rates were announced on April 4, 2023 and were immediately effective for students enrolling in the Summer 2023 Term (term begins May 8, 2023). 

*Be sure to contact your Educational Service Officer (ESO) or counselor within your military service branch prior to enrolling in courses that you wish to use TA for. 

***The University charges in a block tuition rate for the PA program. To comply with certain governing bodies,  the approximate credit hour rate (to the nearest dollar amount) is published for reference.

Additional fees and expenses may include: 

  • Application Fee for Admissions: $30
  • Executive Processing Fee: $300 (non-refundable)
  • Undergraduate Deposit: $125 (non-refundable if paid after May 1)
  • International Undergraduate Deposit: $1,000 (non-refundable if paid after May 1)
  • Transcript Fee: $10

GRADUATE - MASTERS (2) - Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management, Project Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Health and Human Performance (MSHHP), Coaching, Christian Studies (MACS), Cyber Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Digital Forensics, Global Technology - Blockchain, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, and Organizational Leadership

GRADUATE - MASTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS (3) - Education (MAED), Education Specialist (Ed.S), Rank I, Administrative Certification, Endorsement, Proficiency Evaluation, Standard Certification, Teaching (MAT)

University of the Cumberlands Cost of Attendance Information: 
Each student has a Cost of Attendance budget that determines the amount of financial aid you are allowed to receive. This budget includes both direct and indirect costs.

  • Direct costs are the charges you incur at the university. Because of our commitment to clarity and transparency, direct costs only include tuition and food and housing (for residents). 
  • Indirect costs are living expenses. These include transportation, food, and housing (for commuters and online students), and other miscellaneous expenses. You may be eligible for additional financial aid to cover these indirect costs. You can view these indirect costs here, or on your MyUC account. Please contact the Student Financial Center if you have any questions.

Cost of Attendance Guidelines

The cost of attendance (COA) is the cornerstone of establishing a student’s financial need, as it sets a limit on the total aid that a student may receive.

A student poses on campus in front of the admissions office

Digital Textbook Opt-Out Policy

UC has eliminated technology fees and included digital textbooks at no additional cost for all students. But you can opt out, if you'd like.

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