Financial Aid
Average net price
$3,593
% receiving grants
74%
% receiving federal loans
5%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,541 |
| $30–48k | $2,500 |
| $48–75k | $5,823 |
| $75–110k | $7,947 |
| $110k+ | $12,845 |
Federal loans disbursed to 820 students totaling $2,475,855.
- • Average net price $3,593 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $2,541 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Nueces County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,031/mo
1 bedroom
$1,117/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,366/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
602
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)