Financial Aid
Average net price
$3,959
% receiving grants
61%
% receiving federal loans
18%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,079 |
| $30–48k | $2,209 |
| $48–75k | $5,103 |
| $75–110k | $9,345 |
| $110k+ | $11,452 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,716 students totaling $5,960,961.
- • Average net price $3,959 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $1,079 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Sangamon County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$829/mo
1 bedroom
$970/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,203/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
183
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)