Financial Aid
Average net price
$3,985
% receiving grants
71%
% receiving federal loans
33%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,233 |
| $30–48k | $3,994 |
| $48–75k | $6,847 |
| $75–110k | $9,252 |
| $110k+ | $10,100 |
Federal loans disbursed to 4,982 students totaling $14,038,725.
- • Average net price $3,985 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,233 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Hinds County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,091/mo
1 bedroom
$1,097/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,288/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
287
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)