Financial Aid
Average net price
$19,704
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
67%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,901 |
| $30–48k | $14,838 |
| $48–75k | $18,094 |
| $75–110k | $19,571 |
| $110k+ | $24,967 |
Federal loans disbursed to 2,332 students totaling $13,344,403.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Buena Vista County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$765/mo
1 bedroom
$770/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,010/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
51
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)