Financial Aid
Average net price
$3,880
% receiving grants
77%
% receiving federal loans
30%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $-583 |
| $30–48k | $-541 |
| $48–75k | $2,375 |
| $75–110k | $9,025 |
| $110k+ | $10,593 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,388 students totaling $6,889,405.
- • Average net price $3,880 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $-583 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Howard County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$884/mo
1 bedroom
$890/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,123/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
89
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)