Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,854
% receiving grants
88%
% receiving federal loans
1%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,155 |
| $30–48k | $4,862 |
| $48–75k | $5,562 |
| $75–110k | $9,933 |
| $110k+ | $10,902 |
Federal loans disbursed to 211 students totaling $719,966.
- • Average net price $6,854 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,155 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Merced County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,116/mo
1 bedroom
$1,213/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,503/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
173
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)