Financial Aid
Average net price
$27,038
% receiving grants
98%
% receiving federal loans
57%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,291 |
| $30–48k | $19,089 |
| $48–75k | $22,573 |
| $75–110k | $23,493 |
| $110k+ | $30,913 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,712 students totaling $12,279,659.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Dane County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,268/mo
1 bedroom
$1,482/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,694/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
60
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)