Financial Aid
Average net price
$35,206
% receiving grants
86%
% receiving federal loans
72%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $33,616 |
| $30–48k | $32,929 |
| $48–75k | $34,223 |
| $75–110k | $36,772 |
| $110k+ | $38,159 |
- • Average net price $35,206 — premium-tier cost.
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
172
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)