Financial Aid
Average net price
$18,447
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
53%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,618 |
| $30–48k | $17,495 |
| $48–75k | $15,412 |
| $75–110k | $17,440 |
| $110k+ | $24,420 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,177 students totaling $6,372,363.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Rowan County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$952/mo
1 bedroom
$958/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,196/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
54
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)