Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,978
% receiving grants
46%
% receiving federal loans
37%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,325 |
| $30–48k | $11,600 |
| $48–75k | $15,204 |
| $75–110k | $20,840 |
| $110k+ | $22,382 |
Federal loans disbursed to 13,756 students totaling $76,189,247.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Watauga County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$822/mo
1 bedroom
$988/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,177/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
1,154
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)