Financial Aid
Average net price
$8,528
% receiving grants
49%
% receiving federal loans
11%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,378 |
| $30–48k | $4,579 |
| $48–75k | $5,854 |
| $75–110k | $8,986 |
| $110k+ | $13,764 |
Federal loans disbursed to 7,592 students totaling $37,992,965.
- • Average net price $8,528 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,378 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Madison County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$963/mo
1 bedroom
$1,008/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,105/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
552
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)