Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,315. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $25,620 |
| Housing & meals | $8,540 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $3,750 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$895 |
| Total cost of attendance | $38,315 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Freed-Hardeman University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
Freed-Hardeman University has the 27th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Lincoln Memorial University | $20,406 | 50% | $49,956 |
| 24 | Bryan College-Dayton | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 |
| 25 | Tusculum University | $21,131 | 25% | $44,367 |
| 26 | Milligan University | $21,365 | 63% | $46,641 |
| 27 | Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 |
| 28 | Johnson University | $22,063 | 57% | $40,596 |
| 29 | King University | $22,347 | 48% | $59,831 |
| 30 | Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | 49% | $53,723 |
| 31 | Lipscomb University | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why Freed-Hardeman University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 | This school |
| Union University | 60% | $27,171 | 66% | $53,990 | |
| The University of the South | 57% | $27,872 | 80% | $64,911 | |
| Maryville College | 61% | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 | |
| Bryan College-Dayton | — | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Freed-Hardeman University would cost you $5,597 less per year than Union University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Freed-Hardeman University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$14,405).
- Union University gives aided families $14,451 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Freed-Hardeman University | Union University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $25,620 | $40,025 | −$14,405 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $750 | +$550 |
| Housing & meals | $8,540 | $12,166 | −$3,626 |
| Personal & travel | $3,750 | $7,910 | −$4,160 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$895 | −$2,488 | +$1,593 |
| Sticker price | $38,315 | $58,363 | −$20,048 |
| Average grants | −$16,741 | −$31,192 | +$14,451 |
| You pay | $21,574 | $27,171 | −$5,597 |
“+” means Freed-Hardeman University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Freed-Hardeman University cost questions
How much is tuition at Freed-Hardeman University?
Tuition and fees are $25,620 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Freed-Hardeman University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $38,315 a year.
What do families actually pay at Freed-Hardeman University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,574 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,988; $48–75k pay $19,639; $110k+ pay $23,618.
How much debt do Freed-Hardeman University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,750, and 3.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Freed-Hardeman University overview