Financial Aid
Average net price
$14,002
% receiving grants
87%
% receiving federal loans
44%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,070 |
| $30–48k | $19,313 |
| $48–75k | $18,287 |
| $75–110k | $14,466 |
| $110k+ | $19,984 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,599 students totaling $6,718,007.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Cole County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$689/mo
1 bedroom
$694/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$910/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
94
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)