Financial Aid
Average net price
$2,781
% receiving grants
60%
% receiving federal loans
10%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $721 |
| $30–48k | $1,461 |
| $48–75k | $4,651 |
| $75–110k | $6,522 |
| $110k+ | $8,517 |
Federal loans disbursed to 593 students totaling $1,822,413.
- • Average net price $2,781 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $721 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Madison County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$955/mo
1 bedroom
$995/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
80
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)