Financial Aid
Average net price
$21,165
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
45%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,118 |
| $30–48k | $14,635 |
| $48–75k | $16,351 |
| $75–110k | $22,348 |
| $110k+ | $26,390 |
Federal loans disbursed to 951 students totaling $9,536,475.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Carter County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$887/mo
1 bedroom
$893/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,132/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
61
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)