Financial Aid
Average net price
$8,024
% receiving grants
59%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,084 |
| $30–48k | $7,478 |
| $48–75k | $9,301 |
| $75–110k | $13,766 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $8,024 — below $10k/yr.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (McDowell County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$782/mo
1 bedroom
$790/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$925/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
22
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)