Money magazine highlights Cumberlands’ affordability

A college’s affordability is closely tied to its overall accessibility for students. In many cases, the higher the price tag, the harder it is for a student to afford to attend. That isn’t a concern for students at University of the Cumberlands – and Money magazine agrees.

Money recently published a list of best colleges around the nation, and, when the list is sorted for affordability, Cumberlands is the most affordable institution in the state. In fact, no other Kentucky school is even in the top 100.

This is the second consecutive year for University of the Cumberlands to receive recognition from Money.

“A primary goal for our university is to ensure that, no matter a student’s background or financial situation, anyone can afford to earn a degree at University of the Cumberlands,” said Dr. Larry Cockrum, president of the university. “To that end, we’ve done our best to make the cost and the financial aid process as transparent and easy to understand as possible. I commend our incredible administration and staff for all the hard work they do to keep everything affordable and transparent, and for the myriad ways they help students have an amazing experience during their college career.”

Nearly 97 percent of Cumberlands students receive some form of financial aid, and approximately one in four undergraduate students are able to graduate debt free.

The university implemented a new, cut-in-half tuition back in 2019, making higher education more affordable. In addition, the school now offers a “One Price Promise” which commits that every Cumberlands student – no matter degree level or location – receives access to the essentials they need to succeed academically, including free textbooks. Beyond its low sticker cost and free textbooks, the university provides work-study opportunities as well as need- and merit-based scholarships. Learn more at www.ucumberlands.edu.