Financial Aid
Average net price
$16,685
% receiving grants
59%
% receiving federal loans
51%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,659 |
| $30–48k | $17,129 |
| $48–75k | $18,050 |
| $75–110k | $21,163 |
| $110k+ | $21,341 |
Federal loans disbursed to 151 students totaling $415,163.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (San Luis Obispo County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,732/mo
1 bedroom
$1,914/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$2,512/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
4
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
No
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)