Financial Aid
Average net price
$18,861
% receiving grants
78%
% receiving federal loans
40%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,339 |
| $30–48k | $12,750 |
| $48–75k | $15,137 |
| $75–110k | $18,921 |
| $110k+ | $22,798 |
Federal loans disbursed to 9,617 students totaling $50,472,071.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Blue Earth County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$971/mo
1 bedroom
$977/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,171/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
323
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)