Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,021
% receiving grants
95%
% receiving federal loans
44%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,223 |
| $30–48k | $10,615 |
| $48–75k | $10,625 |
| $75–110k | $17,170 |
| $110k+ | $16,950 |
Federal loans disbursed to 2,546 students totaling $17,743,203.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Bolivar County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$638/mo
1 bedroom
$642/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$842/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
114
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)