Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,491
% receiving grants
81%
% receiving federal loans
9%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,301 |
| $30–48k | $6,056 |
| $48–75k | $7,068 |
| $75–110k | $9,934 |
| $110k+ | $12,329 |
Federal loans disbursed to 581 students totaling $2,181,859.
- • Average net price $6,491 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,301 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Howard County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$918/mo
1 bedroom
$924/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,173/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)