Financial Aid
Average net price
$8,504
% receiving grants
92%
% receiving federal loans
11%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,932 |
| $30–48k | $5,080 |
| $48–75k | $6,942 |
| $75–110k | $8,486 |
| $110k+ | $11,269 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,084 students totaling $3,817,782.
- • Average net price $8,504 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,932 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Boone County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$958/mo
1 bedroom
$1,051/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,353/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
105
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)