Financial Aid
Average net price
$12,279
% receiving grants
98%
% receiving federal loans
41%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,591 |
| $30–48k | $8,005 |
| $48–75k | $10,382 |
| $75–110k | $14,384 |
| $110k+ | $17,009 |
Federal loans disbursed to 11,517 students totaling $64,915,683.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Madison County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$666/mo
1 bedroom
$785/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$904/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
1,047
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)