Financial Aid
Average net price
$21,981
% receiving grants
43%
% receiving federal loans
14%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $735 |
| $30–48k | $-361 |
| $48–75k | $5,706 |
| $75–110k | $17,100 |
| $110k+ | $54,230 |
Federal loans disbursed to 6,614 students totaling $144,653,811.
- • Low-income families pay $735 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Durham County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,417/mo
1 bedroom
$1,507/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,711/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
530
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)