Financial Aid
Average net price
$21,875
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
64%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,059 |
| $30–48k | $18,000 |
| $48–75k | $22,793 |
| $75–110k | $31,425 |
| $110k+ | $30,449 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,380 students totaling $9,424,728.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Essex County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,612/mo
1 bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$2,205/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
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Settlement with U.S. Government
GI Bill students
17
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)