Financial Aid
Average net price
$11,468
% receiving grants
58%
% receiving federal loans
7%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,714 |
| $30–48k | $9,924 |
| $48–75k | $12,198 |
| $75–110k | $14,104 |
| $110k+ | $15,881 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,417 students totaling $5,157,643.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Howard County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,362/mo
1 bedroom
$1,511/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,857/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
282
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)