Financial Aid
Average net price
$12,826
% receiving grants
99%
% receiving federal loans
78%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,860 |
| $30–48k | $14,056 |
| $48–75k | $11,028 |
| $75–110k | $14,558 |
| $110k+ | $16,018 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,505 students totaling $7,019,132.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Rowan County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$952/mo
1 bedroom
$958/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,196/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
45
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
No
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)